Thailand Family Law

Common-Law Marriages These, or de facto, marriages, in other countries, are not officially registered or legalized. They may be recognized in such countries if the couple has lived together and presented themselves as husbands and wives to the outside world for an acceptable period of time. Such marriages are considered valid in those countries but …

When two people agree to keep their financial assets separate in the event that they may divorce of separate, it is commonly referred to as a prenuptial agreement. Also known as prenup, this creates a level of security within a marriage. The prenuptial agreement makes divorcing much easier, quicker, and substantially cheaper to deal with. …

Once a match is made and accepted by the family (or the family has asked to adopt a pre-identified child), additional Thai government processing must occur. Most importantly, the Child Adoption Board must sign off on the placement. The Board has a heavy schedule and generally meets only two or three times a month to …

Costs of Adoption Agencies quote widely varying costs for Thai adoptions, mostly in the $10,000 to $18,000 range, excluding travel costs and US federal fees for visa processing and fingerprinting. Depending on the gifts you buy, the length of your stay, and any orphanage contribution you make, you could certainly spend more than $18,000. This …

Gender Boys and girls are available for adoption, but if requesting an unidentified child, the referral process for a boy is typically less lengthy. Some agencies allow families to specify gender; some do not. Ages Children aged 1 to 15 years may be adopted, though in practice it is relatively unusual to see kids over …

Thai Adoption Center The government agency in charge of overseeing all child adoptions in Thailand is the Child Adoption Center of the Thai Department of Social Development & Welfare (DSDW, formerly known as the DPW or Department of Public Welfare). DSDW’s adoption activities are supervised and approved by the Child Adoption Board of Thailand. Unlike …

With its sparkling beaches and picturesque landscapes, Thailand is a much sought-after marriage destination. Whether you are marrying a fellow foreigner or your Thai fiancée, Marriage Registration in Thailand is a very convenient process, and it will definitely help you make your union a most unforgettable experience. Thailand is one of the best places to …

Getting married to someone you want to spend the rest of your life with may be the best decision you will ever make. Yet in this day and age where there is an alarming increase in the number of divorce cases, eventually resulting in financial disputes, securing your assets prior to making the big plunge …