DIVORCE IN VIETNAM

Can a Divorce Be Processed in the Absence of One Party?

Unilateral Divorce 06/09/2025

Divorce is rarely a simple or painless decision. In some cases, one spouse may be unwilling or unable to participate in the legal process. This situation often raises an important question: Can a divorce still be processed if one party refuses to cooperate or is completely absent? The short answer is yes. Courts generally allow a divorce to move forward even when one spouse does not appear. However, the process is not automatic. Legal systems impose certain requirements to make sure that both spouses have a fair chance to be heard. Understanding how a default divorce works, the role of service of process, and the potential consequences of absence can help people prepare for such situations. Apolo Lawyers - Solicitors & Litigators (Tel:(+84) 903. 419. 479) will advise on issues related to a unilateral divorce involving foreign elements to clients in the article below.

Unilateral divorce for foreigners in Vietnam

Unilateral Divorce 25/10/2024

Unilateral divorce is an important legal process, especially for foreigners living in Vietnam. This article will provide detailed information about the procedures, requirements, and important considerations when undertaking a unilateral divorce in Vietnam. 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.

Unilateral divorce due to domestic violence

Unilateral Divorce 30/10/2025

Unilateral divorce due to domestic violence is a necessary choice when one spouse suffers physical and psychological harm within a marriage. This action represents not only a lawful right but also an essential step toward self-protection and the pursuit of safety and happiness.

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.

Procedures For Implementing Consensual Divorce

Consensual Divorce 13/08/2022

When they realize their marital relationship can not last any longer, couples often agree to divorce. In this article, Apolo Lawyers - Solicitors & Litigators (Tel:(+84) 903. 419. 479) will help our clients know procedures for implementing divorce consensual in detail for clients.

How long does it take to resolve a consensual divorce?

Consensual Divorce 10/10/2022

When they realize their marital relationship can not last any longer, couples often agree to divorce. In this article, Apolo Lawyers - Solicitors & Litigators (Tel:(+84) 903. 419. 479) will inform our Clients how long often does a consensual divorce take.

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.

Property Division In Case Of Cohabitation As Husband And Wife

Property Division 08/08/2022

Cohabitation as husband and wife is becoming popular. In this article, Apolo Lawyers - Solicitors & Litigators (Tel: (+84)903.419.479 will provide you with some information related to dividing common property in case of cohabitation as husband and wife.

Dividing Marital Property Located In A Third Country During Divorce In Vietnam

Property Division 18/08/2026

A practical legal guide for foreign spouses and expats dealing with divorce in Vietnam where marital assets are located in another country and neither spouse is a citizen of that asset country.

Do Foreigners Need To Return To Vietnam For Divorce Proceedings

Divorce Lawyers 23/06/2026

A practical guide for foreigners who want to know whether they must return to Vietnam during divorce proceedings.

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.

Do Kids Have a Say in Custody After Divorce in Vietnam?

Divorce Lawyers 17/07/2025

Divorce in Vietnam becomes more complex when children are involved, especially regarding custody decisions. According to Article 81 of the Law on Marriage and Family 2014, children aged 7 or older have the right to express their preference on which parent they wish to live with, but the court is not obligated to follow that choice. Instead, the court considers various factors to protect the child’s best interests, including emotional bonds, living conditions, financial stability, and any history of abuse. Parents should avoid influencing the child and seek legal advice to ensure proper custody arrangements. In case you need advice, please contact Apolo Lawyers email at contact@apolo.com.vn or Hotline (+84) 903 419 479 for the best advice and support.

Things need to know when divorce in Viet Nam

Divorce Counseling 25/10/2022

Our law specifically stipulates divorce and arising issues such as custody of children, joint visitation after divorce, division of common property... in the Law on Marriage and Family. Although divorce is gradually becoming quite common, many couples have difficulty in carrying out divorce procedures and spend a lot of time waiting for the Court to resolve. In this article, Apollo Lawyers will clarify the things need to know when divorce in Viet Nam.

Penalty for Obstructing Child Visitation After Divorce

Divorce Counseling 20/03/2026

Obstruction of child visitation after divorce often occurs when a custodial parent does not want the other parent to maintain contact, care, or emotional connection with a child. For that reason, child care and upbringing remain matters of significant concern under Vietnamese law.

Regain child custody after the judgement of the Court has obtained

Divorce Counseling 19/06/2023

If the Court has held child custody for one person, can another one regain child custody? Let us Apolo Lawyers – Solicitors & Litigators (Tel: (+84) 903.419.479) find the answer in this article.