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Divorce costs in Vietnam are one of the concerns for many people when facing the decision to end their marriage. The divorce process not only involves complex legal procedures but also comes with various types of costs, from court fees to lawyer fees, as well as expenses related to property division and child custody. In the article below, LHB Law Firm will provide information about the costs associated with divorce so that clients can prepare before making the decision to divorce. If you require consultation, please contact LHB Law Firm at Hotline: +84.969.088.118 (Zalo).
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What Costs are Involved in Divorce in Vietnam?
The divorce process in Vietnam involves several steps, and the time required to complete the procedure can be relatively long. To finalize a divorce according to the law, the costs involved may include:
- Fee for Purchasing or Writing a Divorce Application:
If you use a service to prepare the divorce documents, there may be a fee for obtaining the divorce application form or for drafting the divorce petition. - Notarization and Authentication Fees:
Fees for notarizing or authenticating the divorce documents. - Fee for Obtaining Copies of Documents:
If documents are lost or if one party intentionally hides documents, you may need to pay fees for retrieving copies of marriage or other legal documents. - Travel Costs or Sending Divorce Documents to Court:
You can either go to the court in person to submit the divorce documents or send them by postal services. - Court Fees for Unilateral or Mutual Divorce:
Depending on whether the divorce is unilateral (initiated by one party) or mutual (agreed by both parties), there will be different court fees. - Judicial Authorization Fees for Divorce Cases with Foreign Elements:
Applicable for divorce cases involving foreign nationals or international elements. - Fees for Property Appraisal and Expert Evaluation:
In case of a property dispute during the divorce, there may be additional fees for property valuation or expert opinions. - Travel, Accommodation, and Related Costs:
Additional costs for travel and accommodation if necessary for court hearings or related procedures. - Attorney Fees:
If you hire a lawyer for legal consultation or representation in divorce proceedings, there will be fees for their services.
These are some of the primary costs that may arise during a divorce process in Vietnam. It is important to budget for these expenses to ensure a smooth and efficient legal process.
Who is responsible for paying divorce fees in Vietnam – the wife or the husband?
In Vietnam, the person responsible for paying divorce fees depends on the type of divorce and the agreement between both parties.
- Mutual Consent Divorce: In the case where both spouses agree to divorce (mutual consent divorce), they can mutually decide who will bear the divorce fees or split the costs equally. Usually, this is arranged by the parties themselves. If no agreement is made, the fees are typically split equally between both parties.
- Unilateral Divorce: In the case of unilateral divorce (one party files for divorce), the party submitting the divorce petition is responsible for the initial court fees. However, during the trial, the court may review and decide how the costs will be divided, depending on the outcome of the case. If one party is found to be at fault for the divorce, the court may order that party to bear all or part of the costs.
Additionally, if there is division of property or other disputes, the costs will be allocated according to the court’s decision, based on the level of dispute and the outcome of the trial.
Contact: +84.969.088.118 (Zalo) to get advice on divorce fees in Vietnam
How to Calculate Divorce Court Fees in Vietnam
The calculation of divorce court fees in Vietnam is specifically regulated under Resolution No. 326/2016/UBTVQH14 of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, applicable to both unilateral and mutual divorces. Below is a detailed guide on how these fees are calculated:
Divorce court fees without asset disputes:
If the divorce case involves no disputes over assets (including both mutual and unilateral divorces), the fixed first-instance court fee is 300,000 VND.
Divorce court fees with asset disputes:
If the divorce case involves asset disputes and requires court resolution, the court fees are calculated based on the value of the disputed assets as follows:
(You may continue by specifying the detailed fee structure based on the asset value, if available.)
| Value of the disputed assets | Court fees |
|---|---|
|
Assets valued at less than 6 million VND
|
Free |
| Assets valued from 6 million to 400 million VND | 5% value of assets |
| Assets valued from 400 million to 800 million VND | 20 million + 4% of the value exceeding 400 million |
| Assets valued from 800 million to 1 billion VND | 36 million + 3% of the value exceeding 800 million |
| Assets valued from 2 billion to 4 billion VND | 72 million + 2% of the value exceeding 2 billion |
| Assets valued over 4 billion VND | 112 million + 0.1% of the value exceeding 4 billion |
Appeal court fee:
If either party appeals the divorce judgment from the first-instance court to the appellate court, the appeal court fee is 300,000 VND.
*Note:
Other expenses: In addition to the court fee, if additional costs arise during the divorce process such as appraisal or asset evaluation fees, or lawyer’s fees, the parties will be responsible for these expenses. These are not included in the court fee.
The total court fees will depend on whether there is a dispute over the property and the value of that property.
Appeal Court Fees
After the first-instance judgment is issued, if one of the parties or the prosecutor disagrees with the decision of the first-instance court, they can appeal or request a review so that the appellate court can reconsider the case. In such cases, if the appeal is not accepted, the appellant will be required to pay appeal court fees, which amount to 300,000 VND.
Divorce Lawyer: +84.969.088.118 (Zalo).
How much is the fee for hiring a divorce lawyer in Vietnam?
The lawyer fees at LHB Law Firm are as follows:
- Consultation on divorce documents and procedures: FREE on phone/Zalo.: +84.969.088.118 (Zalo).
- Divorce lawyer consultation at the office: 500,000 VND per hour or per case;
- Fee for providing divorce petition forms (unilateral and mutual divorce), instructions on how to write a divorce petition and divorce documents: 150,000 VND
- Service fee for preparing divorce documents: 500,000 VND;
- Fee for accepting power of attorney to handle divorce: From 20,000,000 VND for mutual divorce. From 30,000,000 VND for unilateral divorce.
- Fast service fee for mutual divorce: From 30,000,000 VND
- Fast service fee for unilateral divorce: From 35,000,000 VND
- Divorce lawyer service fee in special cases: Divorce with an incarcerated person, divorce with someone undergoing rehabilitation, divorce when the residence address is unknown, divorce with missing documents, divorce involving child custody disputes, asset division during divorce: Agreement fee.
- Fee for preparing an appeal petition for a divorce judgment: 500,000 VND;
- Support for the appeal procedure and the enforcement of divorce judgment: Agreement fee.
Contact divorce lawyer : +84.969.088.118 (Zalo).
How to contact a divorce lawyer in Vietnam.
- Ho Chi Minh City branch: No. 33, Street 4, Ward 7, Go Vap District, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Head office in Hanoi: No. 32 Do Quang, Trung Hoa, Cau Giay, Hanoi.
- Da Nang branch: No. 48 Mai Di, Hoa Cuong Bac, Hai Chau, Da Nang.
- Office in Khanh Hoa:11A A2 Street, VCN Phuoc Hai Urban Area, Phuoc Hai Ward, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa.
- Representative office in Japan: 581-0019, Osakafu, YaOshi, Minami, Kozaka aicho 2-1-23-101.
- Phone (Zalo/Viber/Whatsapp): +84.969.088.118 (Zalo).
