In this Chinese courtroom history is being made - but not without controversy.
Seventy-seven-year-old Chu Fudi is suing her daughter and son-in-law, who she says don't visit her enough.
And the judge agrees.
Under a contentious new law, the judge ordered the pair to drop in on Chu at least once every two months - and on holidays.
(SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) JUDGE OF BEITANG DISTRICT PEOPLE'S COURT, GAO XIN, SAYING:
"We believe that over time they will realise relations between a mother and her children need family love."
The ruling is the first under a law that compels children to spend time with their elderly parents.
Critics though have called the measure government over-reach - and potentially counterproductive.
"If you settle this dispute through a lawsuit, the effect may be exactly the opposite of the intention," says this lawyer. "The relationship between the parents and their children may get even worse."
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