🇨🇳 Under China's divorce law updates, a wife cannot claim assets solely in the husband's name without proving joint involvement.

China's new divorce law, effective February 1, 2025, has introduced significant changes to property division. A spouse can no longer claim an interest in property solely titled in the other spouse's name unless they can prove a financial or labor contribution. This means non-working spouses, like homemakers, may lose out on major marital assets.

Under the new law, assets will be divided based on who actually paid for them, and title registration, financial contributions, and property brought into the marriage will be considered. This shift away from automatic 50/50 asset splits may impact women who haven't been employed or contributed financially to the marriage.

Some key points to note:

- Property Division: Assets acquired during marriage are considered joint property, but proof of contribution is required to claim a share.

- Pre-Marital Assets: Generally remain personal property, unless joint contributions or agreements suggest otherwise.

- Parental Contributions: Courts consider parental contributions, especially if documented