Divorce Lawyers in Thailand

If you are married to a Thai citizen and are looking at getting a divorce in Thailand then look no further than Siam Legal. With offices in all the main cities in Thailand we are best able to assist you in getting divorced in Thailand. We have divorce lawyers in Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Samui and Hua Hin. Over the years we have made a name for ourselves in Thailand within the expat community of Thailand and numerous high profile divorce matters in Thailand have not only made local news in print but also made it to television. Our family lawyer in Chiang Mai was also interviewed a few years ago for an MSNBC documentary about laws in Thailand. Speak ot us today about getting divorced in Thailand, adultery in Thailand and all matters related to your Thai family and Thai divorce law. Speak to us today!

An application to the Court for cancellation of marriage on the grounds of it being voidable shall be made only in the case where the spouses have not complied with the following sections. A marriage can only occur between a woman and a man if they are 17 years and older. The courts however may have the discretion as to allowing the marriage to take place if they are to marry before attaining such age. This could be by means of the parents giving consent to the marriage for the man or woman aged older than 17 years old until they reach legal age (20 years old).

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Divorce compensation claims during divorce proceedings in Thailand can take different forms. The following examples of compensation are listed in the Thai statutes. A spouse who makes an application to cancel his marriage based on it being voidable yet having known it was voidable prior to getting married would have to compensate the other person for damages. If the spouse becomes destitute due to the marriage being cancelled, the person cancelling the marriage would have to provide the spouse with a living allowance. This is covered by Section 1523 and Section 1525 of the Thai Civil and Commercial code.

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A divorce in Thailand is fairly straightforward however in many divorce proceedings in Thailand there tends to be a dispute which the parties cannot settle amongst themselves. This would typically be a dispute as to property or disputes related to the child/children. The most common dispute with a divorce is child custody in Thailand. This is normally the most common problem as the father might want to return to his home country. There are other problems however if you have a prenuptial agreement then this normally provides you with leverage with regards to property ownership and child custody.

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Applying for a divorce in Thailand can be done reasonably easily if both parties agree to the divorce. Mutual consent to the divorce is simply a matter of both parties going to the District Registration office or Amphur in Thailand. This is the easiest type of divorce in Thailand. They would need the following documents for the divorce so check the following documents which you will need listed below. If you have a divorce agreement or a prenuptial agreement ensure that you have these with you. The list for the documents need for an unopposed divorce are listed as follows. Speak to a divorce lawyer in Bangkok or a divorce lawyer in Thailand for more assistance.

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