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    Total: 1 day to 2 years
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    Timeline: Thai Divorce Process from Filing to Decree

    Visual timeline comparing administrative (mutual consent) and judicial (contested) divorce in Thailand, including property division and child custody.

    Updated 2026

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    Key Takeaways

    • Administrative divorce (mutual consent) can be completed in one day at the district office
    • Contested judicial divorce typically takes 6 months to 2 years
    • Marital property (Sin Somros) is divided 50/50 by default
    • Court-ordered mediation resolves many cases before trial
    • International couples face additional complexity with cross-border property and custody

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