Family property disputes: How to deal with transnational emotions, personal property protection

Family property disputes: How to deal with transnational emotions, personal property protection

Case Overview:

Ms. Yi and Mr. Qin met at an international business conference, and after starting a long-distance relationship, they jointly purchased a property in Los Angeles. After their breakup, Mr. Qin refused to acknowledge that the property was a joint purchase and claimed that all signatures on the documents were solely Ms. Yi's actions. Ms. Yi realized that she might have neglected the importance of protecting her personal assets in an international relationship. Ms. Yi has entrusted our law firm to help her recover her losses and protect her legal rights.

Legal Response:

Asset investigation and evidence gathering:
Ms. Yi has hired our professional international legal team. This team is responsible for reviewing all relevant documents, investigating the true ownership of the property, and developing a detailed legal strategy to protect Ms. Zhang's rights.

Transnational Property Appeals:
The legal team first conducted a thorough review of all transaction records to ensure that every flow of funds was traceable. At the same time, they gathered all emails, text messages, and other written evidence exchanged with Mr. Qin to prove that both parties indeed had the intention to jointly purchase the property.

Enforcement and recovery of losses:
Based on the collected evidence, the legal team filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court, requesting the court to confirm Ms. Yi's legal rights to the property. At the same time, the team also attempted to resolve the dispute through mediation in order to avoid prolonged litigation, which could result in further financial losses and psychological stress for both parties.

Outcome and Summary:

After months of legal proceedings and multiple mediation meetings, both parties eventually reached a settlement agreement. Mr. Qin agreed to divide the property according to their respective investment proportions and pay Ms. Yi the amount she was entitled to. In addition, Mr. Qin also committed to not making any further property claims against Ms. Yi.