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Home » Reader question » What are the consequences of divorce in Thailand?
What are the consequences of divorce in Thailand?
Dear readers,
After 11 years of marriage, I am considering divorcing my Thai wife. We have a 4 year old son. I was married for the Buddha as well as for the law in Thailand at the time.
Are there any financial obligations for me if I get a divorce? Can she claim my pension? I am retired and receive AOW and pension from ABP. I also have a considerable amount in a savings account at a Thai bank.
We live in a rented house.
I hear a lot of Indian stories, what about it really?
Regards,
Ed
Dear Ed,
For your pension you look in My ABP and then you can see whether your wife is listed.
Did you register your marriage in the Netherlands?
Apart from the moral side, you could consult a reliable lawyer.
Under Thai law, any joint property or property accumulated after the marriage is the property of both spouses.
Everything that has demonstrably been collected by either of them (eg an already existing savings sum, inheritance) is and remains the property of that person.
The other spouse is therefore entitled to any pension accrued during the marriage. This is also the case if it concerns your wife, you do not state whether she works, owns assets, etc. Of course, alimony can also be claimed, especially if there is a joint child involved that needs to be taken care of.
In all cases, it is preferable to reach a joint agreement, both with regard to the division of property (household goods, car, etc.), alimony and access arrangements with your child. The rather costly and laborious court procedure can then be saved.
Perfectly worded. Come out together, possibly. with the help of a mediator, have it recorded in the deed of divorce, which is signed free of charge at the amphoe (town hall). Possibly. custody with visitation arrangements.
It seems to me that the pension was built up before the marriage and therefore also belongs to the man according to Thai law.
We are talking here about a pensioner with a pension from the Netherlands and not a working man in Thailand with accrued pension through work there in marriage
Only assets accrued together in the marriage are counted as assets to be divided.
Your state pension, which you are currently being reduced, will rise again, as you will then be divorced and single again.
Child support, they don't know either, I thought, in Thailand. Ever talked to a (Thai) woman (with child), who stayed married (so for the money) and meanwhile was looking for someone else to make a financially acceptable switch. So it's up to you to decide to what extent you want to support your son.
The question is, do you want a divorce? There is doubt in you, mostly financial.
With a child, the woman changes and usually you relapse. That can be annoying.
Even without a child, a woman can change just like that. Is the beginning sparkling, then comes the routine, as it is called, they are bored and everything goes wrong in their interaction. Sometimes that goes very quickly, I know.
Don't know how bad the situation is, seems to me it's going downhill in everything hence separation.
Isn't it possible to go uphill again, through communication? Difficult package every time, especially at a wedding.
Don't know how your visa is set up, marriage or retiree? Also has consequences for you.