Case-based research
Research reports
In-depth studies of judgments and recurring evidential questions in marriage and family disputes. All six original reports below are in Chinese.
Research report · Chinese PDF
Concealment of a Serious Illness Before Marriage
A case-based study of requests to annul a marriage where a serious illness was allegedly concealed before marriage, including the evidence and reasoning considered by courts.
Research report · Chinese PDF
Evidence in De Facto Bigamy Cases
A study of 100 judgments, examining the factual and evidential questions involved in establishing a marriage-like relationship.
Research report · Chinese PDF
Property Division and the Spouse Without Fault
Research into how courts discuss fault, supporting evidence and property division in divorce judgments.
Research report · Chinese PDF
Concealment and Transfer of Marital Property
An empirical study of 191 judgments, focusing on disputed transactions, evidence and the treatment of concealed or transferred assets.
Research report · Chinese PDF
Compensation in Invalid or Annulled Marriages
A study of damages claims associated with invalid or annulled marriages, including the relationship between the factual basis and the requested remedy.
Research report · Chinese PDF
Post-Divorce Property Agreement Disputes
A collection of case research on property arrangements made in connection with divorce and disputes over their interpretation or performance.
The archive and downloadable documents are in Chinese unless marked otherwise. Older materials reflect their publication date; they are not a substitute for advice on the law and facts applicable to your case.