mikeriza Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I am a Thailand Work Permit holder and I have been advised that although it is better to be a holder of a marriage certificate Thailand Law recognises "common law marriages". My "Wife" is Filipina and we have been together for 3 years living as Man & Wife. Tying the knot legally is going to be delayed for Philippine documentation permitting her to have her annulment recognised (for me is no problem) and we wish to avoid the trips out of the country on a two monthly basis to get her visa renewed. Can anyone advise the legality and process to resolve this matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonman Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I am a Thailand Work Permit holder and I have been advised that although it is better to be a holder of a marriage certificate Thailand Law recognises "common law marriages".My "Wife" is Filipina and we have been together for 3 years living as Man & Wife. Tying the knot legally is going to be delayed for Philippine documentation permitting her to have her annulment recognised (for me is no problem) and we wish to avoid the trips out of the country on a two monthly basis to get her visa renewed. Can anyone advise the legality and process to resolve this matter? Most laws in Thailand, including Immigration, do not recognise "common law" marriages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 You are not married. Until you have either a valid marriage overseas or one that is registered at a District Office in Thailand you will not be regarded as married here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 (edited) Agreed, legal advise i've recieved and first hand experience says they don't recognise Common Law relationships in Thai family law courts. Edited March 9, 2006 by Farma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeriza Posted March 9, 2006 Author Share Posted March 9, 2006 Thanks to all for prompt replies. I was also of the opinion that the information could be incorrect hence my question. There are other avenues of resolving the visa trips but I will ensure they are reviewed carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I highly advise you reconsider any such consideration if you mean what it appears you mean. Or the next false information may not be resolved in a forum message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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