1. Vietnam Divorce Procedure
When the goals of a marriage cease to or no longer come to fruition, divorce may be the only option. However, Vietnam divorce procedure is relatively complicated.
This article provides straightforward information on Vietnam divorce procedures involving foreigners according to Vietnamese law.
Vietnam legal framework
In this context, Vietnam divorce procedure involving foreigners means the procedures laid down by Vietnam law on how to divorce between Vietnamese citizen and a foreigner, or between two foreigners.
When arranging such a divorce, be aware that:
2. Time Frame
In fact, calculating a definite time frame for settling divorces involving foreigners is challenging, because it is dependent upon a variety of factors and normally progresses throughout the following time period and according to the court’s procedural order:
3. Jurisdiction
According to current law, the jurisdiction to settle divorces involving foreigners belongs to the People’s Court of the province.
In special cases, the People’s Court of the district will have jurisdiction to resolve divorces between Vietnamese citizens (living in frontier areas) and citizens of neighboring countries living adjacent to Vietnam.
4. Divorce procedure
Step 1: Submit a valid application for divorce at a competent court.
Step 2: Within 7–15 days, the court examines the application for completion and validity. The court will send a notice for payment of court fees.
Step 3: Court fees may be paid at the Sub-Department of Civil Judgement Enforcement – payment receipts are then submitted to the Court.
Step 4: Mediation sessions are opened and conducted at the court and first-instance divorce proceedings have begun.
If there is no dispute over property, the first-instance court fee in a divorce case is 300,000 VND; if there is a dispute over property, the court cost is determined by the value of the property…
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