Two High Courts: Domestic violence divorce can apply for civil support prosecution.

date
24/03/2026
The Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate jointly issued the "Guiding Opinions on Handling Civil Support Lawsuits," stating that if a party whose civil rights have been infringed has the willingness to sue for their rights but lacks the ability to do so independently, is too afraid, or cannot initiate a civil lawsuit on their own, the People's Procuratorate may support them in filing a civil lawsuit with the People's Court in accordance with Article 15 of the Civil Procedure Law and other related regulations. The People's Court supports the Procuratorate in performing its function of supporting lawsuits in accordance with the law, to ensure smooth litigation activities and the equal exercise of litigation rights by the parties. It specifically outlines the situations in which the Procuratorate may support a lawsuit: when rural migrant workers claim unpaid wages; when elderly, ill, or lack labor capacity individuals cannot live independently or face financial difficulty, and seek alimony or support; when victims of domestic violence request divorce, compensation for damages, or apply to the People's Court for a protection order; when the personal rights, property rights, or other legitimate rights of disabled persons, minors, or the families of military personnel, martyrs, or deceased military personnel due to public service are infringed. In cases where parties face difficulties in initiating lawsuits, they may apply for civil support from the People's Procuratorate. When parties apply for civil support from the People's Procuratorate, they should submit an application letter, proof of identity, and evidence materials. If parties have difficulty writing the application letter, they may apply verbally, which will be recorded by the People's Procuratorate.