Recently, the March 2026 issue of China Women magazine, in its special report titled “10 Years Since the Implementation of the Anti-Domestic Violence Law: The Light of the Rule of Law Shines on Every Home,” featured a landmark case handled by the legal team led by Attorney Li Xiaofei of Guangdong Wumei Law Firm—the nation’s first case in which a child who witnessed domestic violence applied for a personal safety protection order. This not only represents an authoritative recognition of Wumei Law Firm’s professional expertise in the field of combating domestic violence but also serves as a vivid testament to the firm’s long-standing commitment to safeguarding the rights and interests of women and children through the power of the rule of law.
The case highlighted in the report marks a groundbreaking precedent in China, as it is the first instance in which a minor who witnessed domestic violence was recognized as a victim of domestic violence and successfully obtained a personal safety protection order.
In this case, the client had long suffered domestic violence at the hands of her spouse, and her children had repeatedly witnessed scenes of violence, leading to severe fear and anxiety that even affected their normal studies and daily lives. Attorney Li Xiaofei’s legal team keenly recognized the indirect harm that “witnessing domestic violence” inflicts on minors. They innovatively filed an application for a personal safety protection order with the court on behalf of the child, explicitly advancing the core argument that “minors who witness domestic violence are also direct victims of domestic violence.”
Ultimately, the court accepted the lawyers’ arguments and issued a personal safety protection order for the child. This case not only helped the client escape the ordeal of domestic violence but also directly contributed to the subsequent formulation of the Measures of Guangdong Province for the Implementation of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Combating Domestic Violence, which explicitly includes minors who witness domestic violence within the scope of domestic violence victims, thereby providing an important reference for anti-domestic violence legislation and judicial practice nationwide.
Since the implementation of the “Law Against Domestic Violence,” Wumei Law Firm has remained steadfast on the front lines of domestic violence advocacy. Drawing on its extensive case experience and professional expertise, the firm has built a solid legal defense for victims of domestic violence. The firm has not only established a well-developed service system for domestic violence advocacy but has also proactively collaborated with multiple stakeholders—including the Women’s Federation, public security authorities, courts, and community organizations—to foster the development of a cross-departmental collaborative protection network. This effort ensures that the light of the rule of law penetrates the hidden corners of domestic violence, delivering comprehensive and compassionate protection and support to every victim.
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This report by China Women magazine is a strong endorsement of Wumei Law Firm’s work in combating domestic violence, and it also represents a weighty responsibility. Wumei Law Firm will remain steadfast in its founding mission of “protecting families through the law and defending rights with love,” continuing to deepen its commitment to the cause of combating domestic violence. With professional legal expertise and warm human compassion, the firm will provide a solid support system for every client who has suffered domestic violence, allowing the light of the rule of law to shine upon more families.