Question: During our marriage, my wife and I wish to establish an agreement to divide our marital property to facilitate more efficient management and use. I would like to ask whether, under the law, this agreement is required to be notarized.   Answer: 1. Notarization Regulations for Agreements on the Division of Marital   […]

Question:A divorced couple has two daughters in 3rd and 6th grade living with the mother in a house that is jointly owned by both parents. The father intends to transfer his share of the property to his daughters. In this case, will the mother be their guardian until they turn 18? A notary official stated […]

My lover is a foreigner. While we were together, he and I decided to live in the same house without registering our marriage. After a while, we had a child together and filed a marriage certificate. give birth to a child. When my child was 12 months old, he took advantage of my absence and […]

On January 8, 2025, Decree No. 06/2025/ND-CP officially came into effect, amending and supplementing certain provisions of decrees related to adoption. Below are the key new points: 1. Amendment to the Validity Period of the Criminal Record Certificate The Criminal Record Certificate issued by a competent foreign authority is now valid for 12 months (previously […]

In recent years, the rate of divorce has been on the rise in many countries worldwide, including Vietnam. Divorce is the termination of the marital relationship as per a legally binding judgment or decision by a court. In practice, many couples proceed with the divorce first and then negotiate asset division afterward, leading to the […]