DIVORCE IN VIETNAM

Unilateral divorce: Everything you need to know

Unilateral Divorce 17/10/2025

Unilateral divorce serves as a final legal remedy for irreparably broken marriages, aiming to safeguard lawful rights and legitimate interests of the petitioner. This process, however, requires thorough legal and emotional preparation. Understanding the legal grounds, procedures, and documentation related to unilateral divorce enhances the ability to navigate this significant decision with clarity and protection.

Divorce with a missing spouse

Unilateral Divorce 06/12/2025

Divorce with a missing spouse is the situation that an individual disappears for an extended period without any information, multiple legal issues arise, including divorce. This article provides a detailed explanation of whether divorce is permitted when a spouse is declared missing and the relevant legal regulations.

Unilateral Divorce Lawyer in Vietnam: Your Legal Support Starts Here

Unilateral Divorce 23/07/2025

If your spouse refuses to agree to divorce, unilateral divorce is a legal solution under Vietnamese law. This article explains what is the unilateral divorce, legal conditions for filing, and the essential role of a divorce lawyer in ensuring a smooth and successful process. Apolo Lawyers offers comprehensive services, including document preparation, court representation, and legal counseling for clients in Ho Chi Minh City. With a team of experienced litigators, we help reduce emotional stress and legal risks. Contact us today via Hotline: (+84) 903 419 479 or email: contact@apolo.com.vn for trusted legal support.

Which Is Easier: Consensual Divorce or Unilateral Divorce?

Consensual Divorce 19/04/2025

In Vietnam, divorce can be pursued through either consensual divorce or unilateral divorce. A consensual divorce is where both spouses mutually agree on all matters such as asset division and child custody, making the process quicker, less costly, and less emotionally taxing. In contrast, a unilateral divorce occurs when one spouse files for divorce without the other consent, often involving complex legal procedures, evidence of marital breakdown, and potential disputes over children or property. In case you need advice, please contact Apolo Lawyers via email at contact@apolo.com.vn or Hotline (+84) 903 419 479 for the best advice and support.

Consensual Divorce with Foreign Elements in Vietnam

Consensual Divorce 21/04/2025

With the rise of globalization and cross-border marriages, Vietnam has experienced an increasing number of consensual divorce cases involving foreign elements. While mutual consent divorces are generally straightforward, international factors such as one spouse being a foreign national or residing abroad introduce complexities into the legal process. This article offers a comprehensive overview of the legal framework and procedural requirements for consensual divorces in Vietnam involving foreign elements, drawing upon the Law on Marriage and Family 2014 and other pertinent legal instruments.​ In case you need advice, please contact Apolo Lawyers via email at contact@apolo.com.vn or Hotline (+84) 903 419 479 for the best advice and support.

Service On Drafting Consensual Divorce Petition

Consensual Divorce 26/08/2022

In the case of consensual divorce, the husband and wife must agree on marriage, property, and child-rearing issues when requesting the Court to settle. To ensure that the procedures and requirements are fully recorded, drafting the Application for Consent for Divorce must satisfy both the content and the form of expression. In the article below, Apolo Lawyers - Solicitors & Litigators would like to send to clients about the latest consensual divorce and drafting service for the latest consensual divorce.

Division of Land Use Rights upon Divorce in Marriages Involving a Foreigner

Property Division 02/07/2024

When a marriage involving a foreign element encounters disputes over the division of land use rights, the application of the law becomes more complex compared to domestic marriages. In this context, a thorough and precise understanding of Vietnamese laws as well as international treaties to which Vietnam is a party is necessary to ensure the rights of the involved parties. This article, Apolo Lawyers - Solicitors & Litigators (Tel:(+84) 903. 419. 479) will provide a detailed analysis of the legal provisions related to the division of land use rights upon divorce in such marriages.

Debt payment obligations after divorce

Property Division 25/08/2022

In a divorce case, property and child custody issues arising during the marriage need to be brought to Court for resolution. One of the burning issues is that in addition to the property, will the parties after the divorce have to take joint liability for the debt owned by one of the parties? If so, how will this issue be resolved? In this article, Apolo Lawyers - Solicitors & Litigators will help you answer this question.

Limitation on the division of spousal inheritance in Vietnam

Property Division 14/11/2025

Limiting the division of inheritance is a humane and necessary measure, particularly in cases involving heirs and dependent family members. Understanding and properly applying the relevant legal provisions can help parties avoid disputes while safeguarding rights and ensuring post-divorce stability.

Power Of Attorney For Divorce In Vietnam

Divorce Lawyers 27/06/2026

Foreign spouses may use a power of attorney to support certain divorce-related procedures in Vietnam, but the scope depends on the case, the court and Vietnamese procedural requirements.

Fast Divorce Consulting and Support by Experienced Lawyers

Divorce Lawyers 14/09/2025

This article provides comprehensive information about divorce procedures in Vietnam, common challenges, and how experienced lawyers can help shorten the process. It guides you through document preparation, property division, child custody negotiation, and court representation to achieve a fast and lawful divorce. Apolo Lawyers offers legal consulting, document drafting, negotiation representation, and litigation services to fully protect clients’ rights. Contact Apolo Lawyers – Solicitors & Litigators via Hotline (+84) 903 419 479 or Email contact@apolo.com.vn for quick and effective support. With a dedicated and professional legal team, we are committed to accompanying you throughout the entire divorce process.

How to get the fastest divorce in Vietnam?

Divorce Lawyers 21/10/2022

As society develops, ideas about love and marriage are also increasingly open. While in the past, many couples because of social prejudices were still together even though they were unhappy, now people have strongly chosen to divorce so that each other can find new happiness. Because due to the integration of the world, many foreigners came to Vietnam and married. In pursuit of happiness, the question “How to get the fastest divorce in Vietnam?” is always the most asked. This article below by Apolo Lawyers (Hotline: (+84) 903.419.479) will help our clients answer this question.

Procedures for divorce with foreigners in 2022

Divorce Counseling 28/12/2022

Procedures for divorce with foreigners in 2022 are always complicated. It often takes a vey long time to resolve and complete the procedures. So, Apolo Lawyers - Solicitors & Litigators will list the steps to file the petition for divorce with foreigners in 2022

Where to File a Divorce Petition?

Divorce Counseling 13/02/2026

When a marriage reaches an irreconcilable breakdown and spouses no longer cohabit, many couples raise the question: Where should a divorce petition be filed when spouses reside in different locations? Determination of the competent court is critically important, as submission to an incorrect authority may result in return of the application dossier or prolongation of the settlement process.

Divorce Procedures in Vietnam for Foreigners

Divorce Counseling 16/10/2026

A practical guide for foreigners, expats, and overseas Vietnamese explaining the two main divorce procedures in Vietnam, how to identify the appropriate route, what documents are commonly required, and which cross-border issues should be considered before filing.