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Divorce has become increasingly common in the People's Republic of China, despite traditional disapproval and prohibitions. A new marriage law that makes divorce easier than it was in the past, and that mandates mediation of disputes was recently promulgated in China. This paper reports and analyzes the articles of the new law that regulate divorce, mediation, custody and support of children, spousal support, and property rights and settlements in terms of Chinese traditions, contemporary context, and implications for the future.
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Engel, J.W. Divorce in the People's Republic of China: Analysis of a new law. International Journal of Family Therapy 6, 192–204 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00926931
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