Reviewed by ThaiLawOnline, a licensed Thai law firm practising in Thailand since 2006. Thai lawyer of record: Wichuda Atthamethakon, LL.M., Thai Bar Licence 3149/2556.
Last updated on
Updated July 2026, with our real, published fees.
LAWYER-DRAFTED TEMPLATE · ฿990
Divorce Settlement Agreement (Bilingual English & Thai): Same-Day Amphur Divorce, Made Safe
Property division with transfer deadlines, custody, child support, debts and the full-and-final clause, prepared before you reach the registrar’s counter. Includes the land rule for foreign spouses, three ready-to-fill schedules and recognition-abroad guidance. Word + PDF, updated August 2026. บันทึกข้อตกลงท้ายทะเบียนการหย่า ฉบับสองภาษา
Table of Contents
The honest answer: an uncontested divorce in Thailand costs 9,900 THB in legal fees with our firm, as a fixed package. A contested divorce starts at around 70,000 THB because it involves court proceedings. An administrative divorce carries no government fee: registering it and the divorce certificate are free (Family Registration Act section 8). Below is the full breakdown, no “contact us for a quote” games.
Costs depend on which route you take, which we compare in our overview of family law in Thailand.
Divorce Costs at a Glance (2026)
| Type | Legal Fee (THB) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce by mutual consent (full package) | 9,900 fixed | Agreement in 3 to 5 days, registered in one district-office visit (longer if you sign at two offices) |
| Divorce agreement only (drafting) | 9,900 | 3 to 5 days |
| Contested divorce (court) | from 70,000 | varies by case |
| Consultation | 2,000 / hour | within 24-48 h |
What Makes Divorce Cheap or Expensive in Thailand
Everything depends on one question: do you and your spouse agree? If both spouses agree on the divorce and its terms (property, custody, support), Thailand allows an administrative divorce at the district office (amphur), fast and inexpensive. Our 9,900 THB package covers the bilingual divorce agreement and registration guidance. If you disagree on any major term, or one spouse refuses, you need a court divorce with grounds under Thai law, lawyer time, hearings and evidence make this start at 70,000 THB and rise with complexity.
Two more cost factors worth knowing: an administrative divorce is possible only for a marriage recorded in the Thai civil registry (section 1515), and only if both spouses’ national laws allow divorce by consent (Conflict of Laws Act, section 26); each spouse signs in person, possibly at different district offices or at a Thai registry abroad. For a marriage registered abroad, a Family Court judgment is usually the safer route., and if you have children or shared property, a well-drafted divorce agreement is what prevents far more expensive disputes later.
What the Courts Award on Top of the Fees
Legal fees are only part of the money in a divorce. A court divorce on a fault ground can also carry compensation under Section 1523, a living allowance under Section 1526 and child support under Section 1564, and the Supreme Court has fixed real figures: Decision 1242/2567 ordered a husband to pay 50,000 THB a month for ten years to the 66-year-old wife he divorced for his own fault, and Decision 3247-3248/2568 awarded 500,000 THB compensation plus 15,000 THB a month for up to 15 years. These claims are the reason an uncontested divorce is cheap and a contested one is not.
The reverse is also true. Decision 875/2561 holds that a divorce settled by consent produces no finding of fault, so no alimony can be claimed afterwards unless the agreement provides for it, and Decision 4969/2565 holds that a consent judgment gives no right to compensation from the spouse under Section 1523. If you want those claims, they have to be fought for in court; if you want certainty and a low fee, they are usually traded away in the agreement. The full set of divorce precedents is in the Family Law decisions hub of our Supreme Court decisions database.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hidden government fees?
No. Registering the divorce at the district office and the divorce certificate are free (Family Registration Act section 8); only certified copies and registration away from the office carry a small ministerial fee. Court divorces involve court fees that depend on the claims made, we itemize everything in the engagement letter.
Does the 9,900 THB package include child custody and property terms?
Yes, the divorce agreement covers custody, support and property division terms agreed between you.
Can I divorce in Thailand if I married abroad?
Usually through the Family Court. The district office can register a divorce only for a marriage recorded in the Thai civil registry (section 1515). A written consent divorce under section 1514 is valid only if both spouses’ national laws allow it (Conflict of Laws Act, section 26), and recognition abroad is uncertain. Read our full divorce in Thailand guide for details.
See all our prices on the legal fees page, or book a consultation to confirm your exact situation.
Will I have to pay alimony after a divorce in Thailand?
Only after a court divorce granted for your sole fault that leaves your spouse poorer (Section 1526). The Supreme Court awarded 50,000 THB a month for ten years in Decision 1242/2567 and 15,000 THB a month for up to 15 years in Decision 3247-3248/2568. After an uncontested divorce or a consent settlement there is no fault finding, so no alimony unless the agreement provides for it (Decision 875/2561).
Last reviewed: 28 September 2026. Checked against Civil and Commercial Code sections 1514, 1515 and 1531 (read in Thai) and the firm’s page on divorce with a foreign marriage. Fees are the firm’s published prices; district-office practice is not re-verified here.
Thai Law Updates, free by email
Plain-English updates on Thai law changes that affect foreigners: property, visas, marriage, business and wills. One short email a month from a firm practicing since 2006. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.