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[Jai Dee]

A serious subject...

4 years ago in Perth Western Australia I separated from my wife of 19 years.

After a few months I had a lucky break and landed a job here in Thailand.

3 years ago we underwent financial settlement in the Family Court.

2 years ago we were finally divorced.

Now she's done a title search and discovered I own an investment property back in Oz, and she's back for more money.

Can anyone recommend a good lawyer here in Thailand that is familiar with Australian Family Court proceedings?

[superchav]

The only decent Thai lawyer I'm acquianted with is ' Chuan Leekpai '.

Not sure if you've heard of him

[Jai Dee]

The only decent Thai lawyer I'm acquianted with is ' Chuan Leekpai '.

Not sure if you've heard of him 

No I haven't heard of him.

Where is he based?

Do you think he'd be able to handle my case?

[cdnvic]

The Australian embassy will be able to give you a list of attorneys I imagine.

cv

[Erwin1011]

The only decent Thai lawyer I'm acquianted with is ' Chuan Leekpai '.

Not sure if you've heard of him 

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No I haven't heard of him.

Where is he based?

Do you think he'd be able to handle my case?

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He'll be very well capable of handling it, should he be able to make up his mind to take it on. Perfect gentleman though.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

The only decent Thai lawyer I'm acquianted with is ' Chuan Leekpai '.

Not sure if you've heard of him 

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No I haven't heard of him.

Where is he based?

Do you think he'd be able to handle my case?

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He'll be very well capable of handling it, should he be able to make up his mind to take it on. Perfect gentleman though.

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He'd be none to savvy on the machinations of the Family Court of Australia I'd reckon

[pedro01]

The only decent Thai lawyer I'm acquianted with is ' Chuan Leekpai '.

Not sure if you've heard of him 

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No I haven't heard of him.

Where is he based?

Do you think he'd be able to handle my case?

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He'll be very well capable of handling it, should he be able to make up his mind to take it on. Perfect gentleman though.

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I wouldn't worry too much - especially if she's taking you to court here.

Can she prove to a court that you have these assets ? Aren't they in Oz ?

Thai courts don't go too big on getting access up your bank accounts etc

If she's taking you to court in Oz - worry...

He'd be none to savvy on the machinations of the Family Court of Australia I'd reckon

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[TizMe]

A serious subject...

4 years ago in Perth Western Australia I separated from my wife of 19 years.

After a few months I had a lucky break and landed a job here in Thailand.

3 years ago we underwent financial settlement in the Family Court.

2 years ago we were finally divorced.

Now she's done a title search and discovered I own an investment property back in Oz, and she's back for more money.

Can anyone recommend a good lawyer here in Thailand that is familiar with Australian Family Court proceedings?

After 1 year since divorce she can have no claim on you financially, unless you were hiding some assets during the financial settlement..

You can just tell her to get stuffed, I believe.

[Jai Dee]

If she's taking you to court in Oz - worry...

I'm afraid this is the case...

[Jai Dee]

After 1 year since divorce she can have no claim on you financially, unless you were hiding some assets during the financial settlement..

You can just tell her to get stuffed, I believe.

No hidden assets... full disclosure.

But I'll still need legal representation at the hearing to tell her to get stuffed.

[simcity]

refinance the investment ......... before she put a caveat on it ..make the cash disappear if you feel you are going to lose ...

[Jai Dee]

refinance the investment ......... before she put a caveat on it ..make the cash disappear if you feel you are going to lose ...

Too late... she's already had her lawyer obtain an injunction restraining me from "disposing of, charging or encumbering in any way" the property.

I need a lawyer.

[simcity]

sorry to said , but if it was me , i will be on a plane going to Perth and get help from there ..

i presum she live in australia and you in thailand ?

[Jai Dee]

sorry to said , but if it was me , i will be on a plane going to Perth and get help from there ..

i presum she live in australia and you in thailand ?

Correct.

[COBBER]

Good Luck with everything mate. If i was in your situation i would be engaging a Lawyer in Perth.

[phuketsiam]

i agree, a Thai lawyer is of no use to you whatsoever

[Jai Dee]

i agree, a Thai lawyer is of no use to you whatsoever

Thanks everyone for your suggestions.

Any more?

[StuartinBKK]

i agree, a Thai lawyer is of no use to you whatsoever

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Thanks everyone for your suggestions.

Any more?

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Have her shot

[superchav]

Have her shot

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And tell the police Stuart was behind it

[StuartinBKK]

Have her shot

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And tell the police Stuart was behind it

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[bkk2004]

Very simple - you need a good lawyer in Perth specialising in Family Law. Contact the WA Law Society (they will have a website) and get a list of practitioners specialising in family law. Then talk to a couple of them to get a feel for what will be required and what the cost will be. It will cost money - but it's better than not being represented.

[StuartinBKK]

Some laywers in Perth,WA.

http://www.ahernslawyers.com.au/web/default.asp

http://www.msm.com.au/

http://www.marksandsands.com.au/index.htm

http://www.dbglaw.com.au/about.asp

http://www.hunthunt.com.au/hunthunt/asp/pa...p?PartnerID=194

[Jai Dee]

Some laywers in Perth,WA.

http://www.ahernslawyers.com.au/web/default.asp

http://www.msm.com.au/

http://www.marksandsands.com.au/index.htm

http://www.dbglaw.com.au/about.asp

http://www.hunthunt.com.au/hunthunt/asp/pa...p?PartnerID=194

Some useful information thanks very much Stuart.

Any other suggestions anyone?

[Abandon]

If you had the property at the time of divorce you are in the wrong and will be screwed. But you say full disclosure, so presume you did not have the property then. But did you buy it later with assets that were hidden?

Otherwise she cannot lay claim to it unless she is looking after your kids, in which case best to settle with her out of court agreeing to deed assets to your children (if she will go for it) now or at their coming of age.

But really, if you want the advice of internet forum muppets like us you are best posting on an Aussie forum! Very much doubt that anyone here can be of much help.

[gburns57au]

Get back to here and see a lawyer here....I work in the criminal law area (not a lawyer)...so cant help with the lawyer side of things...

Be prepared for an extended stay to sort it out.

my understanding is that if you held the title before the divorce proceedings were finalized....your knee deep in it

if you purchased the title with undeclared assets....you are neck deep in it.

Either way, A Thai lawyer will be of little assistance to you. You can try to contact the Law Society here to find a reasonable lawyer...should be able to do that on the net.

[Vit42]

A reputable and high-powered law firm in Bangkok is Tilleke & Gibbins. I engaged them to settle a land dispute in Thailand and was very pleased with their professionalism and expertise. Not that they'd be able to help you in Australia but they could definitely point you in the right direction for someone who could. If you're plan is to engage a firm locally, this might be a starting point.

Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd.

Tilleke & Gibbins Building

64/1 Soi Tonson, Ploenchit

Bangkok 10330, THAILAND

Telephone: International +66 2263 7700, +66 2254

Local 0 2263 7700, 0 2254 2640

Facsimile: International +66 2263 7710 thru 7713, +66 8201 0034 & 0035

Local 0 2263 7710 thru 7713, 0 2652 1833 & 1834

E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

Internet: www.tillekeandgibbins.com

www.tillekeandgibbins.co.th

[Jai Dee]

Sincere thanks to all who have posted helpful replies to this subject, and also those who have sent me PM's.

I have now made contact with a solicitor in Perth who specialises in family law and is prepared to take on my case. He is also fairly positive about it so I can sleep at nights again.

Thanks also to the admin and mods of this forum for allowing this subject to continue, depite it being non Thailand related.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Sincere thanks to all who have posted helpful replies to this subject, and also those who have sent me PM's.

I have now made contact with a solicitor in Perth who specialises in family law and is prepared to take on my case.  He is also fairly positive about it so I can sleep at nights again.

Thanks also to the admin and mods of this forum for allowing this subject to continue, depite it being non Thailand related.

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It is all coz we love you Good luck

[Gary A]

I hope you have better luck in Australia than I had in the US. I had a similar situation. She was a common law wife. I never married her but she managed to get us legally married. The gave her half of my assets. and she sued me for more. Every time I would go back to go to court they would cancel the court date. I knew what they were doing but could do nothing about it. The first time I wasn't there they went ahead and it was no problem. They gave her the other half!

She will die a lonely miserable rich old bitch but here I am living well and very happy.

[jackr]

Poisoned and greedy biatches should be dealt with. Shame she's not living here, it'd only cost you about 5 or 10,000.