The Introduction of the “Cooling-Off Period Before Divorce” Policy in China: An Empirical Analysis

Yayun Sun

doi:10.54254/2753-7048/35/20232079

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Received: 3 November 2023

Published: 3 January 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/35/20232079

Article Type: Research Article

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Sun,Y. (2024). The Introduction of the “Cooling-Off Period Before Divorce” Policy in China: An Empirical Analysis. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,35,136-141.

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