Thai divorce online

A divorce before the Amphur in Thailand requires agreement between both spouses to the division of marital or jointly owned assets, custody of children and if and how much alimony will be paid. If no agreeable solution can be found parties can file a petition (only on the grounds given in the Civil and Commercial Code) for the dissolution of the marriage by the court and the court will decide for them on these matters according to Thai law and individual circumstances.

When both parties agree on the terms of the divorce (mutual consent) the procedure at the local Amphur will be shorter, less expensive and less time consuming. No direct Thai lawyer representation is required, but a divorce settlement agreement must be drawn up. Parties must agree on all types of potential issues such as division of properties, spousal maintenance and child custody.

It is not required that the parties request a divorce at the same location where the marriage is registered, but both husband and wife must be personally present when filing for a divorce on mutual consent at the Amphur. If the procedure for divorce is followed and the divorce is final and the parties involved have signed all required documentation and settlement the amphur will issue an official certificate of divorce (see divorce certificate sample on the right).