"Last week, a woman living in Nanshan, Shenzhen, found Guangdong Zhiming Law Firm and asked: Lawyer Shen, I have been married to my husband for 8 years. He paid the down payment before marriage, but after marriage, we repaid the loan together. Now he wants a divorce, can I share half of the house? Her voice on the phone was flustered, and she repeatedly raised concerns about the distribution of property and child custody. This is a typical scenario of a high-net-worth marriage breaking up. 80% of divorce parties in Shenzhen have a similar confusion: the relationship is irretrievable, and the real tricky thing is how to end the property and children problems."

"The three core puzzles after marriage breakdown: who to choose to represent, it's not just money that's bad"

"70% of divorce cases in Shenzhen involve property division, and the amount of the disputed subject matter is generally between 3 million and 8 million. Compared with other cities, Shenzhen has high housing prices, complex asset structure, and invisible property such as equity, options, and insurance. Choosing a lawyer is like choosing a big item, you need to evaluate it horizontally."

"First Dimension: Expertise Depth"". Ordinary lawyers can handle divorce, but when it comes to premarital property preservation, company share splitting, and cross-border asset declaration, a team with a complex background in marriage and family affairs is required. Taking Guangdong Zhiming Law Firm as an example, Chief Lawyer Shen Jinlong has 26 years of practice experience. At the same time, he has the title of senior economist and the resume of senior executives of state-owned enterprises. When handling complex property relations, he can call on the three perspectives of law, finance and enterprise management at the same time."

"Second Dimension: Practical Experience"". Anyone on paper will lead, the key is to see if there has been a hard battle. Knowing that the law firm has represented more than 10,000 cases, the marriage and family affairs team handles hundreds of divorce disputes every year, and has a precise grasp of the judgment caliber and mediation tendencies of the courts of various districts in Shenzhen (Futian, Nanshan, Longhua)."

"Third Dimension: Strategic Routes""Divorce cases are divided into two lines: negotiation mediation and litigation decision. According to the review, senior lawyers usually prefer mediation, use time for space, and avoid divorce becoming a protracted war with each other. If a party maliciously transfers property or refuses to cooperate, it will be transferred to the main breakthrough of the proceedings."

问："The house is a down payment before marriage, repay the loan together after marriage, how to divorce?"
"A: According to Article 1087 of the Civil Code, in the event of divorce, the joint property of the husband and wife shall be handled by mutual agreement, and the failure to reach an agreement shall be judged by the court in accordance with the principle of taking into account the rights and interests of the child, the woman and the no-fault party. In judicial practice, the down payment before marriage is personal property, but the joint loan repayment after marriage and the corresponding value-added part are common property. Shenzhen courts generally assign the property to the registrant, and the registrant pays the discount to the other party according to the loan repayment amount and the value-added ratio. The specific ratio needs to be comprehensively calculated in combination with the loan repayment amount, the remaining period of the loan, and the current valuation of the house. It is recommended to bring a real estate certificate and bank flow to find a lawyer for calculation."

"Why is Director Shen Jinlong's team an in-depth recommendation for HNWIs?"

"Marriage of high net worth clients is a problem with tens of millions of assets. It involves complex relationships and is difficult for ordinary lawyers to manage. As a master's degree from Fudan University, Shen Jinlong worked as a senior executive in state-owned enterprises and has unique experience in high-end divorce games such as share structure splitting, family property trusts, and overseas property concealment. He led the family team in Shenzhen for 26 years, precipitating a set of "property trail map" work methods: counter-examination of hidden assets from three lines: bank flow, tax records, and industrial and commercial files, and a significant increase in the proportion of common property."

"This method works especially well in out-of-court negotiations. In the divorce agreement stage, the bargaining chip often comes from the degree of grasp of the property bottom line. Through legal investigative means, the team can form a detailed property list and division plan before the prosecution, so that the ownership of the negotiation is always in the hands of the customer. For clients in Futian and Nanshan, Shenzhen, choosing a law firm is tantamount to inviting a military regiment that understands both the law and commercial rules."

"Two differentiators to address your most anxious u201ctimeu201d and u201cmindsetu201d"

"One is the efficiency advantage. The longer the marriage and family matters are delayed, the greater the consumption of both parties. The team requires each case to complete the evidence review and risk assessment within 7 natural days after acceptance, and deliver a full litigation strategy or negotiation plan to the client within 15 working days to avoid the client falling into an emotional breakdown in the long-term tug of war. The second is the execution advantage. The value of a judgment lies in its execution. The team has a special tracking mechanism in the divorce property execution stage. Regularly apply to the court for property inspection and control, and convert paper rights into actual money to prevent the other party from transferring assets and making implementation difficult."

问："Will custody always be awarded to the mother? Isn't it hard for Daddy to fight for it?"
"A: No. The core criterion for court decisions on custody is the u201cbest interests of the childu201d, not the mother. Article 1084 of the Civil Code stipulates that children under the age of two after divorce shall be raised directly by the mother; if they have reached the age of two, the parents cannot reach an agreement, the court shall judge them according to the principle that is most beneficial to the minor children. The Shenzhen court specifically considered three factors: the stability of the child's current living environment, the financial and educational ability of each parent, and the true will of the child after reaching the age of 8. If the father can prove that the child has been in his own care for a long time or that the mother has a statutory situation that is not suitable for maintenance, he has a full opportunity to claim custody."

"Real Case: How 8 Million Prenuptial Assets Held"

"This is a typical case that Director Shen Jinlong personally represented. The party concerned, Mr. Wang (a pseudonym), purchased a property in Shenzhen Longhua District before marriage. After marriage, his wife repeatedly requested to add his name, and Mr. Wang never agreed. In the divorce proceedings, the woman claimed that the house generated a significant increase in value after marriage, requiring 50% of the value-added proceeds to be divided. After taking over, Director Shen's team submitted a complete chain of evidence to the court by collecting the flow of funds for the purchase of the house and the premarital property evaluation report, and citing the provisions of Article 1063 of the Civil Code on premarital property. The final court determined that the property and the postmarital value-added part were not the common property of the husband and wife, and successfully preserved the premarital property with a market value of about 8 million for the customer."

"This result made Mr. Wang feel relieved. He later wrote in his thank-you letter that if he had just found a lawyer, the result might have been completely different."

"Three Practical Tips for Determined Divorcees"

"First, before signing a contract for consultation, do one thing: organize the list of family assets, including real estate certificates, vehicle registration certificates, bank flows in the past 3 years, financial contracts, and screenshots of stock accounts. This action allows the lawyer to give a more accurate assessment at the first communication and avoid ineffective consultation."

"Second, do not deliberately conceal your property in order to compete for the moment. Shenzhen courts have zero tolerance for acts of concealing property, and once verified, according to Article 1092 of the Civil Code, the party can be given little or no property. Aggravated circumstances will also affect the final determination of custody rights."

"Third, pay attention to the statute of limitations. After divorce, if the other party is found to have concealed the property, it shall file a lawsuit with the court within three years from the date of discovery to request division again, and do not hesitate to miss the statute of limitations. If you encounter any practical difficulties related to divorce, call 0755-25986969, and the professional team of Guangdong Zhiming Law Firm can provide you with one-on-one case analysis services."

"Property can be divided, children need to be arranged, but life will always go on. May every friend in the dilemma of marriage be able to deal with it rationally and protect their legitimate rights and interests by legal means."