Getting Divorced in Isaan

Divorce is a difficult process for everyone, but it can be a complete nightmare in Isaan where the law is frequently misunderstood and where English is not spoken. Seeking assistance is always a good idea, and while you are in Isaan, we can help. As there are rarely any disagreements, administrative divorces are the norm in Thailand.

For the past four years, divorce rates have risen in Thailand and Isaan. In 2008, a Thai court in Udon observed that he had handled more than five foreign divorces in a single year. As there are numerous concerns, including property and children from the marriage, the majority of divorces that occur abroad do not result in administrative divorces.

If you do not have a prenuptial agreement you might very well lose your nest egg and this is always of concern. Usually in an administrative divorce the parties agree on dividing the property, custody of the children and alimony. These tend to be simple until one party wants it all. The administrative divorce is easy and cheap as you simply have to take your agreement down to the Amphurs Office where you registered your marriage and file for a divorce. Getting an administrative divorce can all be completed in a few hours. The reasons for the divorce tends to be that one of the parties has run off or they have not lived together as man and wife for more than a year or like many it is because the husband has a mia noi or is have an extra-marital affair or the wife has decided to run off with someone else. These are the most common reasons for divorce in mix marriages in Thailand.

A divorce that goes to court can be costly. The process is slow and takes 6 months to a year to complete. This is where the courts may ask for a 2% deposit of the value of the common property. Part of this money would be refunded if the parties agree during the trial that they have come to a settlement. Not with standing the fact this matter will be in Thai for the most part and you need to have a lawyer in Isaan present in order to obtain any form of justice.

If you are living up in Udon Thani or anywhere in Isaan then speak to us online on our main website, call our toll-free US or UK numbers or simply walk into any of our offices in Thailand for advice and assistance. We are here to help you make your divorce in Thailand as easy as possible.


Visit our website: https://www.udon-lawyers.com/getting-divorced-in-isaan.html

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