[Melong]

Hi bros. Storytelling time. Hope to get some advice.

F: 30yo, Thai
M: 32yo, Singaporean
- Married for 5 years, son is 2 years old. Singaporean.
- Marriage registered in SG but not in Thailand.
- Grounds of divorce, adultery.

HDB: F’s name is occupier and not owner. House downpayment is paid by CPF by M fully and monthly payments deducted by M’s account. Would F be able to claim HDB?

Thai condo: Bought a condo and it’s in F’s name cos easier to get loan from Thai banks. As the marriage is not registered in Thailand, any hopes of M getting the condo? Even if SG court award condo to M, how to enforce this through Thai court? Anyone has experience?

Expensive gifts: M bought a lot of expensive bags and jewellery after marriage. Can claim back from F? Amounts to about $200k over the years.

Company: F holds some company shares in Thailand. If it’s uncontested divorce and F agrees to give 10% of the company shares to M, how to enact this? Can a Singaporean own shares in the company?

Child: If sole custody is given to F, with no access to child. Does M still need to give child maintenance? What happens if M doesn’t give? Will SG court enforce payment to be sent to Thailand?

Those with thai wife, can share your experience with divorce? Anyone has a good lawyer to recommend in Thailand (Bangkok or Chiang Mai is ok) and Singapore?