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Is buying and selling marriages illegal in China
Time:2025-08-28 Views:869
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Buying and selling marriages in China is illegal and also constitutes an illegal act.
According to Article 1042 of the Civil Code, arranged marriages, forced marriages, and other acts that interfere with marital freedom are prohibited. It is prohibited to solicit property through marriage. Prohibition of bigamy. It is prohibited for married individuals to cohabit with others. Prohibition of domestic violence. Prohibition of abuse and abandonment among family members.
Article 1046: Marriage shall be fully voluntary for both the man and the woman. It is prohibited for either party to coerce the other or for any organization or individual to interfere.
Article 1052: If a marriage is forced, the coerced party may request the revocation of the marriage from the people's court. A request for revocation of marriage shall be made within one year from the date of termination of the coercive act. If a party whose personal freedom has been illegally restricted requests the revocation of their marriage, they shall submit it within one year from the date of restoration of personal freedom.
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Marriage must be fully voluntary by both parties, and neither party is allowed to force the other or interfere with any third party.
2. The age for marriage shall not be earlier than 22 years old for men and 20 years old for women.
3. Marriage is invalid under any of the following circumstances:
(1) Bigamy;
(2) There are relatives who are prohibited from getting married;
(3) Those who suffer from diseases that are medically considered unsuitable for marriage before marriage and have not been cured after marriage;
(4) Those who have not reached the legal age for marriage.
4. If a marriage is forced, the coerced party may request the cancellation of the marriage from the marriage registration authority or the people's court. The request for revocation of marriage by the coerced party shall be made within one year from the date of marriage registration. The law firm reminds that if a party whose personal freedom has been illegally restricted requests the revocation of their marriage, they should do so within one year from the date of restoring their personal freedom.
5. Invalid or revoked marriages are invalid from the beginning. The parties involved do not have the rights and obligations of husband and wife.
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The principles of marital relationship are as follows:
1. The principle of freedom of marriage.
2. The principle of monogamy.
3. The principle of gender equality in marital relationships.
4. The principle of protecting the legitimate rights and interests of women, children, and the elderly.
5. Implement the principle of family planning, allowing a family to have three children. Sichuan Faneng Law Firm is dedicated to serving you.