OlRedEyes Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Does anyone have any info regarding getting a divorce in Thailand? She is not Thai, we were married abroad, and I have no idea where she is. We've been split for 6 years. Any info will be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I married a couple of broads. I divorced both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonititan Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I am definitely no expert on this topic, but I would suspect that you have to get the divorce through the country you were married in, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patong Bob Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I got married to a girl in the UK, and years later got divorced in Australia, so it can be done. It included advertising in UK papers, statutory declarations, etc. Usually a Thai lawyer here will advise you, fiercely overcharge and demand money for bribes. But I'll bet it can be done...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlRedEyes Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 I got married to a girl in the UK, and years later got divorced in Australia, so it can be done. It included advertising in UK papers, statutory declarations, etc.Usually a Thai lawyer here will advise you, fiercely overcharge and demand money for bribes. But I'll bet it can be done...... I used to think one must get divorced in the country the marriage took place, till I read something about a case like yours today, so it must be possible. Thai lawyer, or any lawyer here in Thailand, sorta gives me cold shivers up my spine.... That's why I'm mining for some info first. I'll try and have a talk to the Thai authorities, though I suppose a lot may depend on who I talk to...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kan Win Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hi OlRedEyes, Have you spoken to your Embassy about this? Could give that a try as well. Yours truly, Kan Win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundman Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I would have thought that something like this would be handled throught the embassy of the country where the marriage was registered. If the marriage was in a different country & neither partner was Thai, it wouldn't appear to have anything to do with Thailand at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I got married to a girl in the UK, and years later got divorced in Australia, so it can be done. It included advertising in UK papers, statutory declarations, etc.Usually a Thai lawyer here will advise you, fiercely overcharge and demand money for bribes. But I'll bet it can be done...... I used to think one must get divorced in the country the marriage took place, till I read something about a case like yours today, so it must be possible. Thai lawyer, or any lawyer here in Thailand, sorta gives me cold shivers up my spine.... That's why I'm mining for some info first. I'll try and have a talk to the Thai authorities, though I suppose a lot may depend on who I talk to...... It realy depends on the country you are living, if you can divorce there. In the case of Thailand I doubt it, as they have a problem with recognising foreign court decisions. I would ask a lawyer, some of our legal forum sponsors are always willing to answer simple questions if they have time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlRedEyes Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 Had a talk to a lawyer, 'tis possible. Not through the embassy. Now to find a reasonably-priced way to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickstand Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 (edited) About 2 weeks ago in Brunch magazine in the Sunday Bangkok Post There was an article about this in the Expat Council section. I believe there is an email contact there. The guy seems to know quite a bit about laws affecting westerners in Thailand. Might help. Edited November 5, 2009 by Kickstand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 A couple of thoughts on the matter. First, after that amount of time have you checked to see if she’s divorced you yet? Would your home country/state or country where you married recognize a Thai divorce? Have you checked with your embassy or home country authorities? An Umphur divorce is out of the question as it requires both to be present. You would need to divorce through the Thai court system. Would the Thai courts accept the case? Your lawyer says they will, sometimes lawyers make mistakes; get a second opinion before proceeding. Hope things work out well. I’ll be interested to hear the outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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