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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Waiting for a Divorce

Question:
I'm going out with a Thai woman who’s currently getting a divorce from her former husband from Denmark. This is done through the divorce courts in Thailand because he has ignored her for 2.5 years and refuses to come to Thailand. They have a young child together. We’d like to know if she can marry me when her divorce is ready, or if there is a waiting period. She has heard rumors that she has to wait anywhere from 3 months to 310 days.
Regards J. J.

Answer:
We can confirm that the general rule is that a woman must wait 310 days after the divorce before she can remarry. But, if she gets a medical certificate stating that she’s not pregnant, it’s possible to apply for a marriage license earlier. Sometimes different regional offices have different policies, so if you want to be on the safe side, you should check with the Amphuer office where you plan to get married.
The law states four exceptions to the 310-day rule, of which the medical certificate (mentioned above) is number three:
Exceptions:
1. If the woman has given birth to a child during the quarantine period.
2. If it’s a remarriage of a previously married couple.
3. If a licensed physician has confirmef that the woman is not pregnant, or
4. If a judge has approved the marriage.
(From Thailands Tidende Issue 5/2012)

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