Common-Law Marriages: is it recognized in Thailand?
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 …
Thai Prenuptial Agreements
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. …
Traveling to meet the Adopted Child
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 …
Thailand Adoption Requirements
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 …