Judicial Determination of Property Division in Same-Sex Cohabitation Relationships: Legal Framework and Practical Dilemmas Under China's Civil Code

Junyi Dong

2025

Abstract

This study investigates the legal regulation of property division in same-sex cohabitation in China. By analyzing international models such as France’s PACS (civil solidarity pact) and the Netherlands’ same-sex marriage legislation, combined with China’s judicial practices, it identifies the core challenges in protecting same-sex partners’ property rights: heterosexual marriage-centrism has led to ambiguous legal norms and inconsistent adjudication standards. The research proposes a phased reform framework: establishing a property registration system to stabilize relationships in the short term; legally recognizing same-sex cohabitation under the existing "cohabitation relationships" framework in the medium term; and advancing same-sex marriage legalization with supportive legislative revisions in the long term. This framework aims to progressively enhance legal protections for sexual minorities’ property rights and promote inclusive societal development.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Dong J. (2025). Judicial Determination of Property Division in Same-Sex Cohabitation Relationships: Legal Framework and Practical Dilemmas Under China's Civil Code. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Politics, Law, and Social Science - Volume 1: ICPLSS; ISBN 978-989-758-785-6, SciTePress, pages 547-552. DOI: 10.5220/0014389500004859

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icplss25,
author={Junyi Dong},
title={Judicial Determination of Property Division in Same-Sex Cohabitation Relationships: Legal Framework and Practical Dilemmas Under China's Civil Code},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Politics, Law, and Social Science - Volume 1: ICPLSS},
year={2025},
pages={547-552},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0014389500004859},
isbn={978-989-758-785-6},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Politics, Law, and Social Science - Volume 1: ICPLSS
TI - Judicial Determination of Property Division in Same-Sex Cohabitation Relationships: Legal Framework and Practical Dilemmas Under China's Civil Code
SN - 978-989-758-785-6
AU - Dong J.
PY - 2025
SP - 547
EP - 552
DO - 10.5220/0014389500004859
PB - SciTePress