After Divorce. What next

[gosamgo]

I recently, had a mutually agreeable divorce from my Thai wife here in Pattaya and then we both proceeded to the MOFA and had all certificates translated.

What next? I seem to have read somewhere that I should register the divorce either here, the British Embassy, or in the UK, in case my wife at a later decides to make a claim against me, but I can't remember where or what? My Ex Thai wife holds a British Passport and lives and works in the UK. She is a good person and I believe she would not do anything untoward, but just the same, I want to tie up all the loose ends now and as I'm off to the UK very soon, it would at least to be in my best interest to be able to make an informed decision that everything's been done that can be done?

Can somebody advise please?

[kurnell]

Whatever you do get legal advise and cover your arse/assets.

[nithisa78]

Change your faulted life. Read what you wrote, see a doctor or Priest, quickly. You're totally clueless.

[Nemesis7]

Speak to a lawyer and also consult your embassy to know any other requirements if so.

[bbbbooboo]

I suggest the next woman would be next, as simple as that sounds

[ToddinChonburi]

I think your lawyer is the one to be asking this. Then after you leave is office GO OUT AND GET LAID !!!!!!! HOOOOORAY !!!!!!!!!!

[wimtomlinson]

You need a financial order drawn up so your ex wife can't claim anything in the future. See a solicitor to get it done.

[malt25]

Do I really think TV is the best place to asking advice in this circumstance ??????? Mmmmmmmm, na, probably not.

Press rewind. << On Monday I will go to BKK & visit British embassy, seek personal meeting, advice, re what I need to do have this divorce registered in the UK.

Back to Patts. Meet up with my mates. Celebrate with a few beers, not too many. I'll then go & find something nice & warm & soft & have a very enjoyable night.

Ah, feel better already. Well, not as involved as I thought.

Topic closed.

Thanks all for your help.

[owenm]

If you have registered your Thai Divorce through the amphur, and have a recognised English translation, then both should be certified by Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok. I did the same, took back to Australia, and as an overseas Marriage Certificate is recognised internationally, so is a Divorce Certificate as well. When back in UK, check with a family lawyer, that this certified Divorce Certificate is legally binding to cover any future issues regarding assets.

[ianbardon]

and once you have done all the afore , dont go there again, why frangs want to get married I dont know, you just left all that sh...i in Uk. AND SOME CLOWNS PAY THEM 15 OR 20K PER MONTH, AND YOU STILL HAVE TO CLOTH AND FEED THEM PLUS PAY FOR KIDS SCHOOL,

follow the 3 F rule..........if it FLY s, FLOATS, FOOKS, ........RENT IT

[ozyjon]

Many guys feel the need to be married, i've never felt that need,

being married has no advantages to me unless she is loaded,,

usually they are not so why go there.

I actually agree that Thai Visa is a good place to ask for ideas

because someone might have the question or answer you had

forgotten about, it's also good so you can arm yourself with

ideas you can take with you to a lawyer, if someone is trying to

put you down saying your post is stupid that you should go do

this or do that then so be it but thank you for asking in the first

place, in this forum all posts are good posts and TV would not

be here without you, i'm not the smartest tool in the shed so the

more knowledge i acquire the better off i will be,, keep posting.

[Rhys]

man up... you know what to do,.

[Bigfarang1948]

Whatever you do get legal advise and cover your arse/assets.

Just curious why you would not ask this question to a lawyer instead of asking bar stool and lounge chair farang lawyers what your best recourse is? How many opinions do you need before you decide to get a lawyer. If you keep track of the replies giving you advise I bet you don't get the same answer twice.

[MilesofSmiles]

Obviously you'd register your divorce with the appropriate government department.

You really shouldn't need to ask that question.

Talk to a lawyer and cover your ass is good advice though.

[Bakeman]

Be smart and get a lawyer though no harm asking the TV World of experience. Just take it with a grain of salt.

[kerrysum]

So what is the question and why did you divorce? Her or you? Just asking that is all.....

[gosamgo]

I'm sorry, as interesting as it would be to answer the question, I risk leaving myself open to further abuse.

Suffice to say that I did phone the Embassy and was told that they no longer have this facility but I should register the divorce back in the UK.

This I intend to do and also the reason I got the certificate translated and authenticated at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA),

which I know will be acceptable to the authorities back home.

Even though I divorced for all the right reasons, it made me feel very sad and at a loss.

I know it was the right thing to do and these are just feelings and will soon pass.

All her Thai friends in England are congratulating her and asking 'how much she got'!

Well the answer is nothing, as she's had enough already.

And as I know from experience that's today's friends are tomorrow's enemy's, I've tried to think ahead and protect myself as best I can.

Hence my curiosity as to what others have done or do in similar situations.

I appreciate all the input from the people who obviously have a vast store of experience in this field and to them I offer my sincere thanks.

But please be mindful that we are not all clever and wise when it comes to the affairs of the heart and sometimes a gentle rude awakening is all that's called for.

My best wishes to you all and again many thanks.

[ttthailand]

You already know this but just in case you don't... Make sure your name and her's is off of all the others persons credit card accounts, banking, checking, loans, life insurance, condo lease agreements, etc and inform your embassy so there are no legal issues that she might be involved in that can later come back and bite you. Change all you passwords on everything to something that she can not figure out later. For now I would block her from your social accounts until everything has settled down and time has passed. If you have anything that belongs to her try to return ASAP and also get your things. I would also try to keep a low profile for awhile so she don't find out about any new cash or event that she could later try to make claim against you.

If you haven't already, get out there and have some fun...

Good luck !

[Twice shy]

I'm sorry, as interesting as it would be to answer the question, I risk leaving myself open to further abuse.

Suffice to say that I did phone the Embassy and was told that they no longer have this facility but I should register the divorce back in the UK.

This I intend to do and also the reason I got the certificate translated and authenticated at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA),

which I know will be acceptable to the authorities back home.

Even though I divorced for all the right reasons, it made me feel very sad and at a loss.

I know it was the right thing to do and these are just feelings and will soon pass.

All her Thai friends in England are congratulating her and asking 'how much she got'!

Well the answer is nothing, as she's had enough already.

And as I know from experience that's today's friends are tomorrow's enemy's, I've tried to think ahead and protect myself as best I can.

Hence my curiosity as to what others have done or do in similar situations.

I appreciate all the input from the people who obviously have a vast store of experience in this field and to them I offer my sincere thanks.

But please be mindful that we are not all clever and wise when it comes to the affairs of the heart and sometimes a gentle rude awakening is all that's called for.

My best wishes to you all and again many thanks.

Great post ....

Best wishes in the future for you

[Rajhulmaheesh]

Change your faulted life. Read what you wrote, see a doctor or Priest, quickly. You're totally clueless.

Who marries in PATTAYA...................isnt this where end of the line prostitutes go 2 give it their last shot?

[Rajhulmaheesh]

So what is the question and why did you divorce? Her or you? Just asking that is all.....

"All her Thai friends in England are congratulating her and asking 'how much she got'!

Well the answer is nothing, as she's had enough already."

He insinuated he gave her enough already..................hahaha! At least a final payment wasnt required- so nice op found a nice girl to marry...............hahahaha!

Edited January 17, 2015 by Rajhulmaheesh

[ableguy]

Do I really think TV is the best place to asking advice in this circumstance ??????? Mmmmmmmm, na, probably not.

Press rewind. << On Monday I will go to BKK & visit British embassy, seek personal meeting, advice, re what I need to do have this divorce registered in the UK.

Back to Patts. Meet up with my mates. Celebrate with a few beers, not too many. I'll then go & find something nice & warm & soft & have a very enjoyable night.

Ah, feel better already. Well, not as involved as I thought.

Topic closed.

Thanks all for your help.

Maybe consider making an appointment first at the UK embassy, save a waged trip..

[nontabury]

Whatever you do get legal advise and cover your arse/assets.

Just curious why you would not ask this question to a lawyer instead of asking bar stool and lounge chair farang lawyers what your best recourse is? How many opinions do you need before you decide to get a lawyer. If you keep track of the replies giving you advise I bet you don't get the same answer twice.

Good point. Maybe it's because of the difficulty in finding a COMPETENT Lawyer here in Thailand.

You may be told a load of rubbish by some members here on TV, however there is always the chance that someone may be able to give you important advice, as they themselves probably have been through the system in the past and they are aware of the pitfalls.

[Les Norton]

Whatever you do get legal advise and cover your arse/assets.

Just curious why you would not ask this question to a lawyer instead of asking bar stool and lounge chair farang lawyers what your best recourse is? How many opinions do you need before you decide to get a lawyer. If you keep track of the replies giving you advise I bet you don't get the same answer twice.

Good point. Maybe it's because of the difficulty in finding a COMPETENT Lawyer here in Thailand.

You may be told a load of rubbish by some members here on TV, however there is always the chance that someone may be able to give you important advice, as they themselves probably have been through the system in the past and they are aware of the pitfalls.

This is the moment when the competent lawyer make a posting here yes? Or at least, people who have had experience with a competent lawyer.

[ExPratt]

Some very good decent Thai lawyers working for British/US owned companies. Not cheap mind , But if its an important issue the Money is not that important