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Last updated on August 6, 2026
A divorce pursued through the Thai courts when the spouses cannot agree on divorce itself or on its consequences (custody, marital property, maintenance). A contested divorce requires proof of one or more of the twelve statutory grounds listed in Section 1516 of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code. Proceedings take place before the Juvenile and Family Court and can last from several months to over a year depending on evidence and appeals.
See also our full guide: divorce in Thailand.
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