International Divorce
Deep-dive consultation for 10 Thai-foreign spouse scenarios — jurisdiction, recognition of Thai judgment abroad, matrimonial regime, child custody, Hague Abduction 1980, spousal & child support.
Quick Answer
From THB 80,000–650,000 · uncontested amphoe in 1 day · contested cross-border 6–48 months · Apostille valid worldwide since Dec 2023.
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Thai–American
Uncontested 3–6 mo · THB 80,000–450,000
Hague 1980: ✓ Member
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Thai–British
Uncontested 6–9 mo · THB 95,000–650,000
Hague 1980: ✓ Member
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Thai–German
Uncontested 12–15 (must complete Trennungsjahr) mo · THB 110,000–580,000
Hague 1980: ✓ Member
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Thai–Japanese
Uncontested 1–3 (kyōgi rikon) mo · THB 85,000–420,000
Hague 1980: ✓ Member
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Thai–Chinese
Uncontested 2–4 (post cooling-off period) mo · THB 95,000–520,000
Hague 1980: ✗ Not member
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Thai–Australian
Uncontested 6–9 mo · THB 90,000–500,000
Hague 1980: ✓ Member
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Thai–French
Uncontested 2–4 (notary route) mo · THB 100,000–540,000
Hague 1980: ✓ Member
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Thai–Korean
Uncontested 2–4 mo · THB 85,000–430,000
Hague 1980: ✓ Member
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Thai–Indian
Uncontested 6–12 (post Amardeep waiver) mo · THB 90,000–650,000
Hague 1980: ✗ Not member
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Thai–Singaporean
Uncontested 4–8 mo · THB 95,000–520,000
Hague 1980: ✓ Member
FAQ
- Which country's law applies?
- Depends on jurisdiction — usually Thai court or foreign court of habitual residence. Amphoe (uncontested) divorce in Thailand is cheapest but does not resolve foreign assets/child custody.
- Will foreign countries recognize Thai divorce?
- Most do — via Apostille (Thailand joined HCCH Dec 2023) + MOJ certified translation. Each country has its own recognition path — US comity, UK §55 FLA 1986, Germany §107 FamFG, France exequatur.
- How are assets divided?
- Systems differ: community property (some US states, France), separation with equitable distribution (UK, AU, SG), Zugewinnausgleich (Germany). Prenuptial agreements are critical.
- Custody of half-Thai/half-foreign children?
- Hague Abduction 1980 applies to member states (US, UK, DE, FR, JP, AU, KR, SG). **China and India are NOT members** — high abduction risk if spouse takes child home.
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