Thailand Divorce for Foreigners
Uncontested Amphur divorce (1 day) or contested Family Court litigation — with cross-border enforceability.
Quick Answer
If both spouses agree, an uncontested divorce at the Amphur takes 1 day — we prepare the divorce agreement, coordinate translation & interpreter, and register on your chosen date. If contested, we litigate at the Central Juvenile & Family Court on Section 1516 grounds. From THB 25,000 uncontested; THB 80,000+ retainer contested.
Services
- ✓ Uncontested mutual-consent divorce
- ✓ Contested divorce (Sec. 1516 grounds)
- ✓ Child custody & visitation
- ✓ Child support calculation
- ✓ Property & business division
- ✓ Prenup enforcement
- ✓ Cross-border recognition (home-country registration)
- ✓ Enforcement of foreign divorce decree
- ✓ International child abduction (Hague 1980)
- ✓ Interpreter & translation coordination
FAQ
- Can I get divorced in Thailand as a foreigner?
- Yes if you were married in Thailand or your spouse is a Thai national/resident. Two routes: (1) Uncontested / mutual consent at the Amphur — 1 day, both parties present; (2) Contested — file at Family Court (usually Central Juvenile & Family Court, Bangkok), 8–18 months.
- Will my Thai divorce be recognized abroad?
- Generally yes for uncontested Amphur divorces once the certificate is translated, MFA-legalized (or Apostilled since Dec 2024), and registered with your home country. We handle the full chain including embassy authentication.
- What about property, custody, and support?
- Uncontested divorce settles by written agreement (property + custody + support). Contested — the Family Court decides based on the child's best interest and Section 1516 CCC grounds (adultery, desertion 1+ yr, misconduct, insanity).
- Cost?
- Uncontested Amphur divorce (drafting + witnessing + registration + translation + legalization): THB 25,000–45,000. Contested Family Court litigation: retainer THB 80,000–150,000 + hourly.
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