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![Zhongtian [Daily Must-Read] Giving parents red envelopes doesn't count as support! Court disagrees, ordering compensation of 1.45 million to sister. Lawyer Li Yusheng explains support obligations and the apportionment of support costs. 李育昇律師接受中天新聞訪問說明扶養義務與扶養費分擔](https://fdlaw.com.tw/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/parent-support-red-envelope-featured-image-768x432.jpg)
News Link: According to news reports, a dispute arose among family members over the cost of supporting their parents. One party claimed to have given their parents red envelopes (gifts of money), purchased supplements, or incurred related expenses. However, the court ultimately ruled that these expenditures do not necessarily equate to legally mandated support payments. Such cases are quite common in family matters, especially when parents age, require long-term care, or experience increased medical or living expenses. Siblings often argue about "who provides more care," "who pays more," and "whether past red envelopes count as support payments." Attorney Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that supporting parents is not merely a matter of morality or kinship; it can also be a concrete legal obligation. When parents age or become unable to support themselves, adult children may, in principle, be required to pay support according to their own financial means…

News Link: According to news reports, the case of celebrities evading military service continues to attract public attention. Energy member Chang Shu-wei, involved in the draft evasion case, admitted to his crime and apologized to the public during his first court appearance. The report indicates that the prosecution initially sought imprisonment, while the defense argued for leniency and probation, citing factors such as the defendant's post-crime attitude, family burdens, and work situation. This type of case has sparked discussion not only because the individuals involved are public figures, but also because it involves issues of fairness in military service, document authenticity, criminal liability, and court sentencing. For the general public, common questions in similar criminal cases include: Does pleading guilty guarantee probation? Does falsifying or using false medical information constitute another crime? How much leeway does the court have after the prosecution's sentencing request? In Taiwan…

Key Takeaways When a Foreigner Is Arrested in Taiwan, the First 24 Hours Matter When a foreigner is arrested in Taiwan, the family often receives only a short message: “I'm at the police station,” “I was arrested,” or “Please find me a lawyer.” For parents, spouses, and siblings overseas, the situat…

This article focuses on quickly summarizing that divorce custody is not about taking the child, but about proving who is better able to care for the child. Many people preparing for divorce are most afraid not of how the property will be divided, but of whether the other party will take the child away. In practice, what people commonly refer to as "custody" is more accurately described in law as "the exercise or burden of the rights and obligations of minor children," that is, who is responsible for the child's living care, education arrangements, medical decisions, household registration and school registration, major decision-making, and daily protection and upbringing. According to Article 1055 of the Civil Code, when couples divorce, they can first agree that one or both parties will jointly take care of the child. If the two parties cannot reach an agreement, or if the content of the agreement is unfavorable to the child, the court can, at the request of one parent, the competent authority, social welfare institution, or other interested parties, or even ex officio, determine custody. Therefore, divorce custody is not about who argues the loudest, nor is it about who takes the child first. What the court really needs to determine is: who is more capable of caring for the child…

Ximending Donuts Split Up! Original Team Accuses Landlord of Taking Over the Business, Refuting Claims | CTS News Link: A famous donut shop in Ximending, known for its long queues, has recently been embroiled in a business dispute! Employees accuse the landlord, with whom they had a partnership, of kicking out the entire team to take over the business, even continuing to use the trademark, in an attempt to monopolize the brand. This forced the original team to change their name to "Liang Liang Cui" and open a new shop nearby. However, the accused "Yi Cui" donut shop refutes the accusation, stating that they were never the landlord, but rather partners from the beginning, and the termination of their partnership was due to accounting issues. Lawyer Li Yusheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that Taiwan's trademark law generally adopts a "first-to-file" principle, giving the landlord a legal advantage if they register first. However, if the visual design of the trademark is that of the owner…

"Ko Wen-je Clause" Removes Detention for Collusion; Legal Experts Criticize: Increased Investigative Difficulty | TVBS News Reporter Tsai Ping-hung News Link: The Taiwan People's Party caucus will schedule a review of the draft amendment to the "Criminal Procedure Code" next week, but the relevant amendments have already sparked backlash from the legal community, who believe it will increase the difficulty of prosecutions and affect the safety of grassroots law enforcement personnel. However, Taiwan People's Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang said that the amendment content is exactly the same as the article proposed by then-Legislator Lai Ching-te in 2008! Lawyer Li Yu-sheng of Fidelity Law Firm stated that this amendment mainly focuses on two major changes: first, removing the detention requirement of "collusion with accomplices or witnesses"; and second, significantly reducing the case-handling time of the courts and prosecutors. While removing the collusion requirement can implement human rights protection and prevent detainees from obtaining confessions, it also greatly increases the difficulty for prosecutors to investigate collective corruption cases, and the future legal system...