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Cross-Border Inheritance: Mainland Rules or Hong Kong Rules? — A Two-Jurisdiction Contest Triggered by a Single Will

2026/10/14 14:13:12

Mr. Chen, during his lifetime, frequently travelled between the Mainland and Hong Kong. He owned a property in Shenzhen and held deposits and securities in Hong Kong. He left a will designating his nephew in the Mainland and his daughter in Hong Kong to inherit different portions of his estate. After Mr. Chen passed away, the nephew, relying on the

The "Half a Judgment" in Cross-Border Divorce: Divorced Abroad, What Happens to Domestic Assets?

2026/10/14 14:11:20

When a marriage ends across two jurisdictions, can a foreign judgment pierce national borders and protect your property rights?I. A Real DilemmaIn early 2026, we received a consultation from Ms. Chen. She and her husband had registered their marriage in China, later relocated to Australia and obtained permanent residency, with most of their real es

Cross-Border Divorce: Where Should You File? Choose the Wrong Court and You May Lose Everything!

2026/10/14 14:09:25

When a cross-border marriage reaches its end, the first issue you face is often not an emotional one, but rather——which court should I file in? Choosing the wrong court may result in your claim being dismissed, years of delay, and even adversely affect the division of property and child custody. Wang Lawyers' team at a Shanghai law firm once handle

A Foreign Divorce Does Not Mean Everything Is Settled? Beware of Non-Recognition in China — Property Sales and Remarriage Can Both Hit a Snag

2026/10/14 14:07:58

A marriage has already been dissolved by a foreign court, yet upon returning to China, one discovers that he or she is still regarded as "married" — the sale of property is obstructed, and remarriage registration gets held up. This is not an isolated case, but rather the "final stop" that many parties to foreign-related divorces easily overlook:&nb

A Bilingual Contract That Nearly Caused 30% "Deposit" to Be Forfeited in Its Entirety — Examining the Applicable Boundaries of the Deposit Penalty Rule Through an International Sale of Goods Dispute

2026/10/14 14:05:44

In an international sale of goods dispute, the seller asserted the right to forfeit the 30% "deposit" already paid by the buyer, while the buyer insisted that the goods suffered from quality defects and refused to pay the balance. The core of the dispute concerned not only the quality of the goods, but more importantly: where the Chinese and Englis

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