What's inside
- How to tell whether you can divorce at a registry or must go to court
- When a Chinese court can hear your case, and when filing abroad may be better
- The 30-day cooling-off period and how it works in practice
- How custody, child support and property are decided under Chinese law
- Realistic timelines, including service on a spouse who lives abroad
- How to make sure your Chinese divorce is recognised in your home country
Who it's for
Foreign nationals living in China, mixed-nationality couples, and anyone married in or to someone in China who is thinking about separation. Written in plain English, as of 2026. It is general information, not legal advice for your situation.