Family Law: Divorce in Phuket
Divorce is a legal process that ends a marriage. While no one enters into a marriage with the expectation that it will end in divorce, it is a reality for many couples. Divorce is often a difficult and emotional time for all parties involved. Family law in Phuket provides a framework for handling divorce cases. Divorce in Phuket is governed by the Civil and Commercial Code of Thailand. The Code provides for both mutual and contested divorces. In a mutual divorce, both parties agree to end the marriage and reach an agreement on the division of property, child custody, and support. In a contested divorce, one party seeks a divorce, and the other party disputes the grounds for the divorce or the terms of the separation. To obtain a divorce in Phuket, the parties must first meet certain requirements. They must have been married for at least three months before filing for divorce. If the parties were married outside of Thailand, they must have their marriage certificate translated int...