Litigating in China while remaining in the United States
A US green-card holder needed a Chinese divorce but could not travel for an extended period. The court's online hearing facilities were available but had to be set up properly.
Background
A US green-card holder needed a Chinese divorce but could not travel for an extended period. The court's online hearing facilities were available but had to be set up properly.
What was done
US documents were authenticated and translated ahead of the hearing date, and the court's online system was configured for remote participation, including a session scheduled to accommodate the time-zone gap.
Outcome
The hearing proceeded without the client travelling, and the matter was concluded without an adjournment for technical reasons.
Why this pattern recurs
Most remote-hearing problems are documentation problems in disguise. The technical arrangements take an afternoon; the authentication takes weeks, and it is what causes adjournments.
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Points to take away
- Most remote-hearing problems are documentation problems in disguise. The technical arrangements take an afternoon; the authentication takes weeks, and it is what causes adjournments.
- The hearing proceeded without the client travelling, and the matter was concluded without an adjournment for technical reasons.
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