One of the most common questions we get asked is, “Can I file for divorce in Thailand if my marriage was not registered in Thailand?” Surprisingly, the answer is “yes” even though many lawyers will advise differently. There is a special law that handles the relationship between laws in your home country and those in Thailand. For example, we recently had a case involving two American citizens. They were both born in the US and had registered their marriage in the US. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, they relocated to Thailand. Due to serious issues in their relationship, the couple desired to get divorced. Under the special code in Thailand, the Family Court awarded the divorce. This is evidence (no matter what others may say) that you can get divorced in Thailand even if you did not register your marriage in Thailand. Of course, each case is