Thread: Land ownership after separation with Thai spouse

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Sorry About That

I think it's 50:50, so if it's land it has to be sold as you can't own land.

Missismiggins is the person to ask.

Another member here can probably give you some good advice and if he sees fit.

Will probably PM you and if he has the time and energy!

get hold of the lawyers who advertise on this board as soon as you can.
going to your choice of thai lawyer could land you in shit (i have been there, 3 times, including following recommendations from members here). i tried the "other option" and got fukt over on 3 different occasions. sounds like you have real rights, and you will get the best deal and the best advice at isaanlawyers, right here.
they pulled off some miracles for me and i have no problem promoting them.

(hey, DD

so do i get a kickback or something?-this is about the third time i have punted one of your advertisers!!)

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contact them NOW!!!

by the way, i got All THE LAND, and SOLE CUSTODY of my kids, plus the parents' land later when she croaked, but that is another story. there were a few hairy moments, and they make no promises, but i honestly believe that this is the best deal you will get.

I have never heard of any farrang getting the land. Buildings and even blocks of flats, but not land.

Originally Posted by the dogcatcher

I have never heard of any farrang getting the land. Buildings and even blocks of flats, but not land.

not technically, but secured in my childrens' names. sorry, i should have clarified that. we cannot legally own land, but our kids can, if the mother was thai.

Originally Posted by NickA

Missismiggins is the person to ask.

Sorry, I meant tsicar.

I get mixed up because they are both racists

learn to use the capslock key

^ Nothing wrong with shouting your sorrows when it's gone to shit like that.

If/when I ever buy a house or land in Thailand I will be looking at putting it in my kids name... not that i don't trust Speccy Brace Face but it would seem the sensible option.

Another "Thank God that's not me" thread?

I think whether or not you were married legally (registered at the Amphur), will have a big bearing. If you were then all assets are supposed to be split 50/50.

There was a farang in Phuket who ex thought the house in her name would be 100% hers cause farang can't own land. However through the courts he was able to force a sale of the property.

Originally Posted by Smithson

I think whether or not you were married legally (registered at the Amphur), will have a big bearing.

Common law marriage laws exist here. You don't have to be married properly.

Originally Posted by Smithson

I think whether or not you were married legally (registered at the Amphur), will have a big bearing. If you were then all assets are supposed to be split 50/50.

There was a farang in Phuket who ex thought the house in her name would be 100% hers cause farang can't own land. However through the courts he was able to force a sale of the property.

That's right, I know of another foreigner who did that in Surat. In addition my lawyer told me the same but I didn't pursue that because I didn't want a legal fight.

Originally Posted by ploddo

i HAVE OR HAD A SMALL RESORT THAT I BUILD ON LAND THAT WE BROUGHT NOT FAMILY LAND AND NOW ITS GONE TO SHIT IS IT 50 , 50 HERE WHEN THE MARRAGE BREAKS UP AND DO WE HAVE ANY RIGHTS ON SEEING THE KIDS

MAYBE HAVE OR BUT AFTER ALL THE SEEING KIDS HAVE NOT MAYBE IF HAVE OVERALL NOT KEEPING THE WHAT'S IMPORTANT IN THE LAW AND MAYBE YOU HAVE IT. OR YOU DO. OKAY.

Originally Posted by pickel

Originally Posted by Smithson

I think whether or not you were married legally (registered at the Amphur), will have a big bearing.

Common law marriage laws exist here. You don't have to be married properly.

Common law marriage in a civil law system. Are you serious?

Look at Sections 1435 - 1535 of the CCC for Marriage. With so many Mia Noi, Common Law marriage will never been acceptable in Thailand, regardless of ther fact that it is a civil law system.

Originally Posted by William

Common law marriage in a civil law system. Are you serious? Look at Sections 1435 - 1535 of the CCC for Marriage. With so many Mia Noi, Common Law marriage will never been acceptable in Thailand, regardless of ther fact that it is a civil law system.

It just worked for me. I don't have the CCC to refer to but living together as a man and wife, even though unmarried, is viewed as the same in the courts. I can't see mia nois being applicable because they aren't actually living together as a man and wife would. I could refer you to my lawyer if you wish.

Originally Posted by pickel

Originally Posted by William

Common law marriage in a civil law system. Are you serious? Look at Sections 1435 - 1535 of the CCC for Marriage. With so many Mia Noi, Common Law marriage will never been acceptable in Thailand, regardless of ther fact that it is a civil law system.

It just worked for me. I don't have the CCC to refer to but living together as a man and wife, even though unmarried, is viewed as the same in the courts. I can't see mia nois being applicable because they aren't actually living together as a man and wife would. I could refer you to my lawyer if you wish.

Please do. I don't live in Thailand - but this I would love to hear!