Divorce, not what you think.

[Aussie999]

I have been going with a thai lady, for a few years, she wants to marry me, I am not against the idea, but, her husband will not give her a divorce, does anyone know what her options are... Please, no other comments, except those that address what is asked, I am fully aware of the type of snide remarks that we get on these forums.

 

Regards

[KhunLA]

She'll have to file for, and here are some of the reasons & time limits for:

 

[Aussie999]

3 hours ago, KhunLA said:

She'll have to file for, and here are some of the reasons & time limits for:

 

Thank you

 

[jippytum]

First seek a consultation with a local Thai lawyer familiuar with the family court.  Divorce litigation can be slow but not too expensive. 

[Snackbar]

Find one that’s available, not difficult 

[thjames88]

40 minutes ago, Snackbar said:

Find one that’s available, not difficult 

and there is the first muppet with the first snid comment.    dont make stupid unwelcomed comments... not difficult

[Old Croc]

On 1/27/2025 at 8:57 AM, KhunLA said:

She'll have to file for, and here are some of the reasons & time limits for:

 

I could have used an Insanity clause for my first marriage in Australia!

[KhunLA]

1 minute ago, Old Croc said:

I could have used an Insanity clause for my first marriage in Australia!

I had one GF in USA, that actually was certified mentally unstable.  And used as an excuse so she could scam bennies, and not work.  It wasn't that far from the truth though, but she could have easily been employed.  She got free housing, food, medical as extras on her Soc Sec, that she was drawing from her husband, who committed suicide.  

 

After living with her for a few, I understood why he off'd himself 

[AgMech Cowboy]

5 hours ago, jippytum said:

First seek a consultation with a local Thai lawyer familiuar with the family court.  Divorce litigation can be slow but not too expensive. 

Really, not too expensive? An acquaintance in my village told me after his divorce that lawyers are expensive. I'm going to see on next week. I guess I'll soon find out... 

[khunPer]

On 1/27/2025 at 2:36 AM, Aussie999 said:

I have been going with a thai lady, for a few years, she wants to marry me, I am not against the idea, but, her husband will not give her a divorce, does anyone know what her options are...

Often money can clear problems in Thailand.

[oxo1947]

You do not need a lawyer---or pay him off--  if they have been apart more then 3 years, she can file---if they haven't , why not wait it out, still live together.

[Deserted]

oNLY YOU CAN DECIDE THAT.

[Aussie999]

11 hours ago, Deserted said:

oNLY YOU CAN DECIDE THAT.

not sure what you are trying to say.

[Dmitry2222]

On 1/27/2025 at 6:36 AM, Aussie999 said:

I have been going with a thai lady, for a few years, she wants to marry me, I am not against the idea, but, her husband will not give her a divorce, does anyone know what her options are... Please, no other comments, except those that address what is asked, I am fully aware of the type of snide remarks that we get on these forums.

 

Regards

Do you really need that? You might face similar problems—for example, your girlfriend might refuse to divorce you in the future. Just living together is enough. And no division of property

[omegaman]

On 1/27/2025 at 12:36 PM, Aussie999 said:

I have been going with a thai lady, for a few years, she wants to marry me, I am not against the idea, but, her husband will not give her a divorce, does anyone know what her options are... Please, no other comments, except those that address what is asked, I am fully aware of the type of snide remarks that we get on these forums.

 

Regards

Essentially most of the replies are correct in some way.  Its a variable and complex situation.  But fundermentally if Thai hubby refuses divorces, he cann stall the divirce certificate for years.  Usually its for money.  Get a good Thai lawyer and have him negiotiate a 'break fee' with the ex.  Never run a dispute on principal, but always on practicality.

 

When there is a child from the first marriage involved, and mum (your G/F) wants custody, then as before Thai hubby will screw as much cash from you as he can.  There are lawyers in Thailand that specialise in screwing cash out of ferrang B/F.  Its just business.