Thailand Child Abduction Law
Child abduction or “child kidnapping” cases typically occur during a child custody dispute, when… [more]
Thailand Divorce Law
Q: What is the difference between an Uncontested and Contested Divorce in Thailand?111 A: If both… [more]
Thailand Marriage Law
Q: What are the Steps for Foreigners to Marry in Thailand? A: Foreigners who wish to marry in Thailand… [more]
Thailand Prenuptial Agreement
Q: Do I need a prenuptial agreement? A: With divorce rates as high as 50% in some areas, many persons contemplating marriage consider a prenuptial agreement to be an intelligent financial investment. Without a prenuptial agreement, any division of assets, maintenance or alimony payments ordered pursuant to a divorce will be decided pursuant to the relevant law, rather than personal choice. Q: How secure is a Thai prenuptial agreement? A: A Thai prenuptial agreement is registered with … ...
Thailand Child Custody
Q: What kinds of child custody issues are handled by Thailand courts? A: Thailand Family Courts may decide on the following issues: • Granting custody to one parent • Modifying custody orders • Establishing legal custody rights • Child support • Child visitation rights • Joint custody • Termination of custodial rights Q: How is paternity law involved in Thailand child custody law? A: According to Thailand law, both parents of a child have full custodial rights, be … ...
Thailand Divorce
Q: What is the difference between an Uncontested and Contested Divorce in Thailand? A: If both spouses agree to the divorce, the divorce is referred to as an uncontested divorce or a consensual divorce. If you married in Thailand and registered your marriage at a local district office in Thailand (Khet or Amphur) you may register an administrative Thailand divorce. Performing an administrative divorce at the local district office requires that you and your spouse do not have disagreements … ...
Thailand Paternity Rights
Thailand law requires that paternity be established either by marriage to the mother prior to the mother giving birth to the child or, through court action. In certain limited circumstances, paternity can also be obtained by an administration legal process. In this regard, a man may be the biological father and have established a relationship with his child, but without having met the necessary legal requirements, may lack the legal rights of a lawful father over his child. Q: Why are … ...
Thailand Marital Property
Thailand is what is known in legal terms as a “Community Property” jurisdiction. This means that, in general, all assets acquired by either the man or wife during the marriage are considered to be the property of both partners. There are however exceptions to this rule. Exceptions may include: assets that have been specifically excluded from the community property of the marriage pursuant to a lawful Thailand Prenuptial Agreement, certain types of inheritance, and other classes of … ...
Thailand Child Adoption
Q: Does Thailand allow adoption of Thai Children by foreign adoptive parents? A: Yes. However, there is a screening process. Further, the process can be lengthy and there is a great deal of investigation and documentation involved. Q: Can Thailand adoptions be conducted through both private and public agencies? A: Although adoption in Thailand involving Thai nationals is a relatively straightforward procedure, adoption involving non-Thai nationals is a more complicated process. When … ...
