Divorce for Chinese Women Married to German Citizens: Cross-Border Debt and Custody Explained
A divorce between a Chinese and a German spouse raises questions of jurisdiction, applicable law, cross-border debt and child custody at the same time, making it more complex than an ordinary divorce. This article explains where such a divorce can be filed, which law applies, how joint and personal debts are distinguished, how cross-border custody is decided, and what happens when a judgment needs to take effect in Germany.