Thai Custody Law

[dfwbkk]

Hey guys,

Does anyone have a good link for how to get hold of Section 1547 of the Book Five of Thai Civil and Commercial Code (preferably in English)?

I'm trying to prove that my wife has sole custody of my stepdaughter. Since she was never married to the birthdad, which was my wife's childhood (Thai) boyfriend, that's how I interpret what I can find online. He is listed on our daughter's birth certificate - he's also quite helpful (I like the guy alot) should we need to pursue a custody clarification in a Thai Court.

When last in Thailand I checked with the local Amphur, but they said that custodial documents were not issued by them (unnecessary since your wife was never married, they said...)

I found this which is partially helpful: http://travel.state.gov/family/abduction/c...ountry_528.html

I haven't been able to find that Section 1547 though.

We're relocating from the US to Sweden in a couple of months. When applying for the stepdaughter's Residency Permit the Swedish authorities do request clarity.

I've been able to get her Schengen-visas a couple of times in the past through the Consulate, but now we're talking permanent residency so the Department of Migration will be involved, with their more stringent requirements.

Thx /// dfw

Edited April 7, 2005 by dfwbkk

[dfwbkk]

Well, I guess not then?

Anyway, I have a good contact at the Consulate who has verbally agreed to push everything through so we're hopefully OK with our move in June.

Anyone with similar experiences? Custodial-wise, that is... (guess I'm in the wrong forum, but it relates to visas and migration...)

br /// dfw

Edited April 9, 2005 by dfwbkk

[bkk_mike]

I think what you're looking for is a Tor Khor 14, which effectively states that your wife has sole responsibility for the child, although it's normally used for when the father dies / disappears and nobody knows where he is, and you don't have the death certificate.

I know this is what the passport office needs to issue a passport without the father's permission, and, for instance, the Australian embassy to issue a visa without the father's permission.

As far as I'm aware that's a matter of two witnesses willing to attest that your wife is the only one taking care of the child and a trip to the local amphur with your wife. If it's not one and the same, I'm not sure whether that's the amphur where you're living, or the amphur on her id card.

[dfwbkk]

Thx Mike,

I'll remember that should we be unable to move ahead without such a document.

Have already submitted all the paperwork to the Swedish Consulate General in New York.

I do expect to hear back from them very soon if further action is needed by me.

thx again /// dfw