Please note that the Library is only for the posting of direct information. If you've gotten married in China, and just want to curse and rant, we have other places for that.We can get into the intricacies of the legal process of getting married here, perhaps, but before even considering the process, there are some things that you should know about the Chinese laws regarding marriage.
1. When you get married, your spouse instantly gets 50% of the value of all your real assets. If you divorce later, this has to be settled up. If you don't have the cash, the court will expect you to sell the assets immediately. You also are entitled to half the value of your Chinese spouse's real assets. (Fortunately, I don't have any of these. My sweet cracker ass is the only real asset I possess.
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2. When you get married, the man gets full responsibility for the expenses of the woman. Whether he agreed to them or knew about them or not. (I honestly don't know if women are also liable for their husband's costs, or not. I don't think it comes up often. I'll try to find out...)
3. When you get married, your spouse has the right to live in your apartment, regardless of your wishes or the name on the lease. Your spouse can break into your apartment, chop up the landlord's furniture, and use it to build a bonfire for all your possessions...and you can't do a damn thing about it. You cannot eject or evict your spouse from your apartment regardless of circumstances. The only release from this is a finalized divorce.
Caveat amator.
More as I learn it from my swell divorce proceedings.