Marriage & Divorce

Marriage

Thai marriage registration varies depending on nationality. The Thai marriage can be solemnized with or without a Betrothal Ceremony in ritual manner and also through court. The betrothal ceremony is nothing but a promise to marry and in the form of an agreement. The agreement is effective only when the man gives engagement property to the woman as evidence. The injured party is entitled to claim damages in the event of breach of the betrothal agreement.

Divorce

Divorce in Thailand is the dissolution of marriage or the bonds of matrimony which usually entails the cancelling of the legal responsibilities and duties of the married couple ruled under the Thai Civil and Commercial Code. The divorce rate in Thailand has jumped over the decade, from 27% in 2006 to 39% in 2016. More than a third of Thai couples who registered their marriage in 2016 filed for divorce in Thailand during that same year.

There are 2 types of divorce in Thailand. These are Contested Divorce which tend to be very costly and then there is the Uncontested Divorce which is a cheaper cost and are normally called Administrative Divorce or Divorce by Mutual Consent. Consult with a Thailand Divorce Lawyer for legal advice before signing any agreement in regard to your divorce in Thailand.