How we work with clients in Zhuhai
We help Macau–Zhuhai cross-border couples, Hong Kong residents and foreign families in Zhuhai with divorce, custody, property and inheritance. We have no office in Zhuhai and serve clients from our Guangzhou office and by video, meeting locally when needed.
Family law in ZhuhaiWhich court handles it in Zhuhai?
Divorce, custody and child-support cases are generally heard first by the basic (district) people's court where the defendant is domiciled — Zhuhai's districts are Xiangzhou, Doumen and Jinwan. If the defendant lives outside mainland China (for example in Macau or Hong Kong), the court of the plaintiff's domicile can often hear a divorce.
Recognition of foreign divorce judgments and Hong Kong–Mainland arrangement applications go to the Zhuhai Intermediate People's Court, which also hears appeals. We confirm the correct court for addresses in Hengqin and other special areas.
How child support works with us in Zhuhai
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Confidential first call
A free 30-minute consultation (by video or phone) to understand your situation and goals.
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Strategy & written quote
Your options, the evidence needed, a realistic timeline and costs — fixed fees wherever the scope is defined.
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Preparation & filing
We draft the documents, gather evidence and file with the competent court or registry for Zhuhai.
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Negotiation, mediation or trial
We represent you throughout and report in English or Chinese at every step, through to enforcement.
Child support in China: what the paying parent owes
Child support is about making sure your child's needs are met after the divorce, whoever they live with. The rules on child support in China are relatively clear, but applying them to self-employed, irregular or foreign income is where disputes arise. This page explains how child support is calculated as of 2026, how long it lasts, and what to do if it is not paid.
Want a quick estimate? Use our free child support calculator to see a guideline range based on the paying parent's income and the number of children.
Who pays and why
After divorce, the parent without direct custody bears part or all of the child's living, education and medical expenses (Civil Code Art. 1085). The amount and duration are set by agreement or, if the parents cannot agree, by the court. An agreement does not stop the child from later asking for more when reasonably needed.
Child Support in Zhuhai: FAQs
Do I need to meet a lawyer in person in Zhuhai for child support?
No. We don't have an office in Zhuhai; clients there are looked after by our Guangzhou team by video, phone, WeChat or WhatsApp, and we meet locally or attend Zhuhai courts and registries in person whenever the case requires it.
My spouse works in Macau and I live in Zhuhai. Where should we divorce?
It depends on where each of you is domiciled, where your property is and where the children live. A Zhuhai court can often hear the case if you are domiciled here, but the order may then need to be used in Macau. We look at where the order will need to work before recommending a forum.
Do you have an office in Zhuhai?
No. We serve Zhuhai clients from our Guangzhou office and by video, and travel to Zhuhai for meetings and hearings when needed.
How much is child support in China?
For a paying parent with fixed income, generally 20% to 30% of monthly total income for one child. For two or more children the percentage may be higher but generally not above 50%. Courts also consider the child's needs and local living standards.
How is child support calculated if the other parent has no fixed income?
It is based on the parent's annual income, or by reference to the average income in the same industry. Bank records, company accounts and lifestyle evidence can help prove real income.
Until what age is child support paid in China?
Generally until the child turns 18. It may stop earlier if a child aged 16 or older lives mainly on their own earnings, and may continue for an adult child who cannot live independently in certain situations.
Can child support be increased later?
Yes. The child can request an increase where reasonably needed, for example because costs of education or medical care have risen, or the paying parent's income has increased significantly. An earlier agreement does not prevent this.
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