A review and improvement of the divorce cooling-off period system in the Civil Code

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A review and improvement of the divorce cooling-off period system in the Civil Code

Xiuru Zhang 1*
  • 1 Yantai University    
  • *corresponding author 2234531698@qq.com
Published on 10 June 2025 | https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7102/2025.23779
ASBR Vol.16 Issue 4
ISSN (Print): 2753-7110
ISSN (Online): 2753-7102

Abstract

Article 1077 of the Civil Code introduces the divorce cooling-off period system, aimed at curbing impulsive divorces and strengthening the foundation of family stability. However, the implementation of this system has revealed several critical issues. These include ambiguity in the scope and duration of its application, deficiencies in supporting mechanisms such as rights protection, and poor coordination with the litigation-based divorce system. To better balance personal freedom of divorce and the stability of family and society, it is necessary to narrow the applicable scope, allow flexible adjustment of the cooling-off period, and enhance the protection of individual rights.

Keywords:

divorce cooling-off period, institutional review, scope of application, protection mechanism

Zhang,X. (2025). A review and improvement of the divorce cooling-off period system in the Civil Code. Advances in Social Behavior Research,16(4),62-67.
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[13]. Xia, Q. (2020). Interpretation theory of the divorce cooling-off period clause in the Civil Code registration divorce. The Jurist, (5), 24–38, 191. https://doi.org/10.16094/j.cnki.1005-0221.2020.05.003

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Zhang,X. (2025). A review and improvement of the divorce cooling-off period system in the Civil Code. Advances in Social Behavior Research,16(4),62-67.

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References

[1]. Li, D. (2022). A study on the necessity of establishing the principle of differentiated application for the divorce cooling-off period in registration divorce. Journal of Shangqiu Vocational and Technical College, 21(6), 9–13.

[2]. Dong, H. (2023). This sentiment may yet wait: The impact of the “divorce cooling-off period” provision on divorce registration trends. Sociological Studies, 38(1), 138–160, 229.

[3]. Qin, A. (2021). On the constitutional purpose of marriage protection—A response to the controversy over the “divorce cooling-off period.” Law Review, 39(6), 130–140. https://doi.org/10.13415/j.cnki.fxpl.2021.06.011

[4]. Hao, S. (2024). Reflection and improvement of the divorce cooling-off period system. Journal of Guangxi College of Political Science and Law Administration, 39(3), 115–122.

[5]. Ran, K. (2024). On the principle of “State protection of marriage and family.” Legal Science, 42(1), 180–191. https://doi.org/10.16290/j.cnki.1674-5205.2024.01.014

[6]. Li, H., & Wang, W. (2019). Defects in the effectiveness of marriage formation behavior—A review of the relevant provisions in the draft of the Marriage and Family Section of the Civil Code. Legal Studies, 41(4), 102–118.

[7]. Sun, F. (2022). Analysis of the current situation and development path of the divorce cooling-off period system in the Civil Code. Journal of Qiqihar Normal College, (3), 71–73. https://doi.org/10.16322/j.cnki.23-1534/z.2022.03.007

[8]. Xi, S. (2024). A brief discussion on the setting of the divorce cooling-off period system. Journal of Chifeng University, 45(2), 45–49. https://doi.org/10.13398/j.cnki.issn1673-2596.2024.02.016

[9]. Zhou, X., & Wang, B. (2024). Research on the implementation status, problems, and optimization path of the divorce cooling-off period system. Tangdu Journal, 40(3), 107–112.

[10]. Wie, D., & Kim, H. (2015). Between calm and passion: The cooling-off period and divorce decisions in Korea. Feminist Economics, 21(2), 187–214.

[11]. Xia, Y. (2017). Legislative research on the marriage and family section of the specific provisions of the Civil Law. Chinese Journal of Law, (3), 71–86. https://doi.org/10.14111/j.cnki.zgfx.2017.03.004

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[13]. Xia, Q. (2020). Interpretation theory of the divorce cooling-off period clause in the Civil Code registration divorce. The Jurist, (5), 24–38, 191. https://doi.org/10.16094/j.cnki.1005-0221.2020.05.003

[14]. Zan, K., & Luo, X. (2024). Difficulties and solutions in the implementation of the divorce cooling-off period system. Journal of Jinling Institute of Technology, 38(3), 71–76. https://doi.org/10.16515/j.cnki.32-1745/c.2024.03.009

[15]. Wu, X., & Zhou, H. (2024). Make good use of the “divorce cooling-off period” to press the pause button on impulsive decisions. Legal