Divorce In Amphur

[jobounce]

Hi,

To sign mutual consent divorce papers do you have to go back to the same amphur office where the marriage was registered or can it be done at any office?

Thanks

[Mario2008]

Can be done at any amphur:

http://www.dopa.go.th/English/servi/divode.htm

[jobounce]

Thanks for the info! DAnother question if I may! Do you know if the divorce agreement letter has to be done through a lawyer and is one necassary?

[Farma]

If you’re not familiar with what could be written in the agreement or there are financial/child custody arrangements I’d suggest taking a lawyer with you. You can also use him as one of your witnesses. If it's plain and simple with no money/child matters take someone you trust along that can act as interpreter and witness.

I posted a fairly recent account of an umphur divorce post #14 in this thread that may help you understand the process.http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Divorce-Thailand-t280556.html

Edit corrected link

Edited August 22, 2009 by Farma

[jobounce]

Thanks, the post is very informative. After eight years together we are both very happy to split up! We have agreed in principle to joint custody of our 2 kids so a lwayer is the best option. It is interesting about the non imm O visa situation. I will come back into Thailand as a tourist this time!