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Lawyers for Expats Thailand
Marriage & Relationships
Practical guidance on marriage, cohabitation, divorce, child custody and family matters for foreign nationals in Thailand — organised into focused guides below.
Marriage to a Thai National
Marrying a Thai national, legal registration, prenuptial agreements, property rights and what foreign spouses must understand.
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Same-Sex Marriage & LGBTQ+ Rights
A practical guide for foreign nationals living, working or marrying in Thailand, legal marriage, immigration, property, wills and cohabitation.
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Cohabitation & Unmarried Partners
Living together without marriage in Thailand, what foreign couples should know about property, finances, wills and immigration.
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Divorce & Child Custody
Divorce and child custody in Thailand, how Thai law handles separation, asset division and parental rights for foreign nationals.
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Domestic Violence Protection in Thailand
Legal protection from domestic violence in Thailand. Protection orders, the Domestic Violence Victim Protection Act, emergency relief and how Lawyers for Expats Thailand helps victims and families.
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Prenuptial Agreements
How Thai prenuptial agreements work, what they cover, what courts will and will not enforce, and the registration process.
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Marital Assets & Sin Somros
How Thai law classifies marital property (sin somros) and personal property (sin suan tua), and how assets are divided on divorce.
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Foreign Divorce Recognition
How to have a foreign divorce recognised in Thailand and how to divorce in Thailand when one spouse is abroad.
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Legal Advice on Marriage & Family Matters
If you need help understanding how these rules apply to your situation, our team can point you in the right direction.
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Lawyers for Expats Thailand. This page does not constitute legal advice. Always obtain independent qualified legal advice before making any decision relating to marriage, divorce or family matters in Thailand.