Prenuptial / Postnuptial Agreement (Cross-Border)
Counsel in both jurisdictions · used for HNW marriage · Business owner couples · Cross-border asset protection
The Prenuptial / Postnuptial Agreement (Cross-Border) is a primary cross-border family law document handled by Counsel in both jurisdictions for Hague Convention work, recognition, and enforcement.
650+ cross-border family matters — Hague Abduction, divorce recognition, surrogacy, adoption, and prenups.
Preparation at Counsel in both jurisdictions takes 21-60 working days at 85,000-320,000 บาท, including dual-counsel coordination.
Our 14-country family-law network — US family attorneys, UK barristers, AU FCFCOA accredited, Canadian family lawyers, German Familienanwalt, French Notaire, Japanese 弁護士, MSF Singapore panel, Indian family advocates — covers every cross-border matter.
Document coverage: Hague Abduction Application · Hague Service Request · Apostille · Divorce Decree · Prenup/Postnup · Surrogacy Agreement · Hague Adoption Art. 23 · Mirror Order · Brussels IIb · Mediation · Kor.Ror.14 · CRBA.
First-pass acceptance: 94-96%.
Coverage
How it works
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Initial intake + jurisdictional analysis
Determine habitual residence, governing law, available remedies (Hague vs civil).
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Prepare Prenuptial / Postnuptial Agreement (Cross-Border)
Drafted with destination counsel + cross-border QA (21-60 days).
- 3
Translation + legalisation
Family-law specialist translator + MFA + Apostille/Embassy.
- 4
File with Central Authority / court
Via MOJ International Affairs Bureau or destination counsel.
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Follow-up + enforcement
Hearings, mirror orders, post-decree enforcement, school/medical decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Which scenarios does the Prenuptial / Postnuptial Agreement (Cross-Border) cover?
HNW marriage, Business owner couples, Cross-border asset protection and other cross-border family disputes.
Total cost?
85,000-320,000 บาท + destination counsel + court fees (varies by jurisdiction).
Which states honour the Hague Convention 1980?
104 contracting states as of 2025 — including US, UK, AU, CA, DE, FR, JP (2014), SG (2011), TH (2003); India is not a member.
How long does Thai recognition of foreign divorce take?
5-12 months — depending on apostille/embassy attestation and translation completeness.
Is a Thai prenup enforceable?
Yes — must be registered together with the marriage under Civil & Commercial Code §1465; cross-border prenups use a choice-of-law clause.
Can surrogacy be done in Thailand?
Commercial surrogacy is banned under the 2015 Act; intended parents go to US (CA, NV, IL) or UK.
Hague Adoption timeline?
12-24 months — Thai DSDW + home-country approval + Article 23 certificate + visa.
How do I file a Hague Abduction return application?
Through MOJ International Affairs Bureau within one year of wrongful removal/retention; 6-week summary hearing.