| In this day and age of fast lifestyles and new | | | | One is divorce by mutual consent, which is |
| priorities, the rise in divorce cases has increased | | | | possible only if it is uncontested, meaning you |
| significantly. The divorce rate in Thailand has | | | | have no disputes over property or custody. |
| grown in the past decade, which is probably | | | | But if you have disagreements and one party |
| related to the decrease of marriages in the | | | | may not be in Thailand at the moment, then you |
| country as well. Most of the divorce cases filed in | | | | must proceed to the courts to file for the divorce |
| Thailand come from a marriage between a Thai | | | | for cause. However, both parties must be in |
| lady and a foreigner. | | | | Thailand during the set court date for the case. |
| GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE | | | | The divorce process in Thailand usually takes |
| Thai law has several provisions on the grounds for | | | | around a year and all documents concerning the |
| divorce. You may file for a divorce if your | | | | matter are translated into Thai. Once the divorce |
| marriage has undergone any of the following | | | | is granted, divorce certificates can be obtained |
| circumstances: | | | | from the district office where the divorce was |
| 1. a 3-year period of separation from your spouse | | | | filed. |
| 2. your spouse has deserted you for over one | | | | WHY YOU NEED A LAW FIRM |
| year | | | | Applying for a divorce in Thailand can be a |
| 3. your spouse has taken another person as a | | | | complicated process, most especially for the |
| spouse | | | | foreigner who does not understand the Thai |
| 4. your wife has committed adultery | | | | language-since the proceedings and supporting |
| 5. your spouse is guilty of misconduct (criminal or | | | | documents are all in Thai. Apart from this, it can |
| otherwise) | | | | also be very cumbersome to handle the disputes |
| 6. your spouse has physically or mentally harmed | | | | concerning the separation of assets, debts and |
| you | | | | liabilities, and addressing the issues of child custody |
| 7. you can prove a lack of maintenance and | | | | and spouse maintenance after the divorce. |
| support during the marriage | | | | Therefore, it is recommended to retain the |
| 8. your spouse has had incurable insanity for at | | | | services of a reputable Thai law firm to handle |
| least 3 years | | | | your divorce proceedings to save you time, |
| 9. your spouse has broken the bond of good | | | | effort, and money going through this process. |
| behavior | | | | SUMMARY |
| 10. your spouse has an incurable, communicable | | | | Going through a divorce in Thailand can be a very |
| and dangerous disease | | | | stressful phase, with its emotional and financial |
| 11. your spouse has a physical disadvantage which | | | | issues. It is best to educate yourself before |
| makes living together as husband and wife | | | | pursuing the decision to file for the divorce. |
| impossible. | | | | Engaging the services of a Thai law firm can help |
| THE DIVORCE PROCESS | | | | you obtain sound legal guidance regarding this |
| If your marriage has been registered under Thai | | | | matter, and thus helping you avoid the |
| law, then divorce is permitted in two categories. | | | | devastating disputes which may arise. |