Grounds
Section 1516 lists grounds such as maintaining another as spouse, serious misconduct, desertion over one year, separation over three years or failure to provide reasonable support.
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Without agreement, file for divorce at the Juvenile and Family Court on a Section 1516 ground, such as separation over 3 years, desertion over 1 year or serious physical or mental harm. The court decides property and children together.
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Without agreement, file for divorce at the Juvenile and Family Court on a Section 1516 ground, such as separation over 3 years, desertion over 1 year or serious physical or mental harm. The court decides property and children together.
This page summarises contested divorce in Thailand for Thai and foreign spouses. General information under Thai law; not legal advice on your situation and no outcome is promised.
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Competent court
Family cases go to the Juvenile and Family Court, which uses mediation and prioritises the child's best interests.
Dividing marital property
Marital property is split equally; personal property is not shared, so evidence of each asset's origin matters.
Maintenance
The court may order alimony for a spouse impoverished by divorce on certain grounds, and compensation where the law provides.
Spouse abroad
Serving a summons abroad takes time and needs translations; plan the service route early.
Time limits and evidence
Some grounds must be pleaded within a period after learning of them; collect messages, photos and witnesses lawfully.
Frequently asked questions
- How long a separation is needed?
- Over three years is one Section 1516 ground.
- Can I sue a spouse abroad?
- Yes, with service abroad and translations.
- How is property split?
- Marital property equally; personal property not.
- Is mediation required?
- Courts usually arrange it.
- How long does it take?
- No fixed timeline; it depends on service and evidence.
- How can I obtain the service charges?
- Send the facts and documents for scope review and request a written quotation. Court and government fees are shown separately at statutory rates.
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