Overseas Assets

[ironboat]

a question maybe somebody has looked into.

when marrying in thailand with no intention of returning to home country (australia), by registering that marriage at the embassy, does one leave their assets in that country vulnerable in the case of divorce, mainly in my case, and many other aussies, the superannuation funds. any advice would be appreciated.

[oxymoron]

a question maybe somebody has looked into.

when marrying in thailand with no intention of returning to home country (australia), by registering that marriage at the embassy, does one leave their assets in that country vulnerable in the case of divorce, mainly in my case, and many other aussies, the superannuation funds. any advice would be appreciated.

The Australian Embassy is "AUSTRALIA" albiet outposted so the marriage in my opinion would be subject to Australian Law ie "Family Law" and any assets would be potentially at risk. Keep your lady happy by registering the marriage locally at the Amphur, Thai Family law is more reasonable, each persons assets before the marriage remain theirs only those created throughout the union are split on divorce as I understand it.

[Rhys]

Depending on your situation.. just have the ceremony do not register the marriage.. That works for you...