The divorce between Vietnamese and foreigner in Vietnam
In recent years, marriage between Vietnamese and foreigners has increased rapidly. However, during marriage time, because of the differences in culture, and language, there are many unresolvable conflicts between spouses, as a result, divorce is a matter of time. Therefore, many people pay attention to the divorce proceedings between a Vietnamese and a foreigner in Vietnam. This article below by Apolo Lawyers (Hotline: (+84) 903.419.479) will let you know about it.
1. What is divorce involving foreign elements?
Divorce means termination of the husband and wife relation under the legally effective judgment or decision of the court.
A divorce between a Vietnamese and foreigners permanently residing in Vietnam shall be settled at a competent Vietnamese agency in accordance with this Law.
In case a partner being a Vietnamese citizen does not permanently reside in Vietnam at the time of request for divorce, the divorce shall be settled in accordance with the law of the country where the husband and wife permanently co–reside; if they do not have a place of permanent co-residence, the Vietnamese law shall apply.
2. Competence to settle divorce between Vietnamese and foreigners
Pursuant to point a, clause 1, Article 37 Civil procedure Code 2015, People Courts of the province shall have the jurisdiction to settle divorce between Vietnamese and foreigner in Vietnam.
District-level People Court of localities where Vietnamese reside are competent to settle divorce cases between Vietnamese citizens residing in border areas and citizens of neighboring countries living in areas bordering Vietnam in accordance with this Law and other Vietnamese laws.
In addition, the involved parties can also agree on the Court where the plaintiff is residing and working to settle. In the case of consensual divorce, the jurisdiction of the court of one of the parties consenting to the divorce.
3. The dossier for a divorce between Vietnamese and foreigner in Vietnam
To complete the divorce proceedings with a foreigner quickly, it is necessary to prepare all documents according to the following regulations.
3.1. For unilateral divorce
3.2. For consensual divorce
>>> Read more: Debt payment obligations after divorce
>>> Read more: Disputes Over The Common Property In Divorce
4. Service on quickly divorce between Vietnamese and foreigner in Vietnam at Apolo Lawyers
If you want a quick resolution when divorce with a foreigner, do not hesitate to contact Apolo Lawyers. We will support our client with these tasks:
In recent years, marriage between Vietnamese and foreigners has increased rapidly. However, during marriage time, because of the differences in culture, and language, there are many unresolvable conflicts between spouses, as a result, divorce is a matter of time. Therefore, many people pay attention to the divorce proceedings between a Vietnamese and a foreigner in Vietnam. This article below by Apolo Lawyers (Hotline: (+84) 903.419.479) will let you know about it.
1. What is divorce involving foreign elements?
Divorce means termination of the husband and wife relation under the legally effective judgment or decision of the court.
A divorce between a Vietnamese and foreigners permanently residing in Vietnam shall be settled at a competent Vietnamese agency in accordance with this Law.
In case a partner being a Vietnamese citizen does not permanently reside in Vietnam at the time of request for divorce, the divorce shall be settled in accordance with the law of the country where the husband and wife permanently co–reside; if they do not have a place of permanent co-residence, the Vietnamese law shall apply.
2. Competence to settle divorce between Vietnamese and foreigners
Pursuant to point a, clause 1, Article 37 Civil procedure Code 2015, People Courts of the province shall have the jurisdiction to settle divorce between Vietnamese and foreigner in Vietnam.
District-level People Court of localities where Vietnamese reside are competent to settle divorce cases between Vietnamese citizens residing in border areas and citizens of neighboring countries living in areas bordering Vietnam in accordance with this Law and other Vietnamese laws.
In addition, the involved parties can also agree on the Court where the plaintiff is residing and working to settle. In the case of consensual divorce, the jurisdiction of the court of one of the parties consenting to the divorce.
3. The dossier for a divorce between Vietnamese and foreigner in Vietnam
To complete the divorce proceedings with a foreigner quickly, it is necessary to prepare all documents according to the following regulations.
3.1. For unilateral divorce
- Petition
- Marriage Certificate (Original)
- Household registration book (notarized and authenticated copy)
- Identity cards/citizen identification cards/passports of the spouses (notarized or authenticated copies)
- Birth certificate of the child (notarized or certified copy)
- and other documents and evidence proving the property required to be divided such as land use right certificates, vehicle registration papers, etc.
3.2. For consensual divorce- Application for consensual divorce;
- Marriage Certificate (original)
- Birth certificate (notarized or certified copy)
- Household registration book (notarized and authenticated copy)
- Identity cards/citizen identification cards/passports of the spouses (notarized or authenticated copies)
- and other documents and evidence proving the property required to be divided such as land use right certificates, vehicle registration papers, etc.
>>> Read more: Debt payment obligations after divorce
>>> Read more: Disputes Over The Common Property In Divorce
4. Service on quickly divorce between Vietnamese and foreigner in Vietnam at Apolo Lawyers
If you want a quick resolution when divorce with a foreigner, do not hesitate to contact Apolo Lawyers. We will support our client with these tasks:
- Consulting about the right to request the Court to settle divorce;
- Consulting the divorce proceedings;
- Making some paperwork such as petition, requestment, and statement for divorce;
- Participating in divorce settlement procedures at the Court.
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Trung Nghĩa, Hòa Ninh, Hòa Vang, Tp Đà Nẵng, Việt Nam 
