Divorce Lawyer
in Taiwan
English-speaking legal advice and representation for divorce, child custody, visitation, marital property, and cross-border family matters in Taiwan.
Divorce can involve much more than ending a marriage. When children, property, different nationalities, or parties living in different countries are involved, the decisions made early in the process can have long-term consequences.
Ending a marriage is often only one part of the legal problem.
A divorce may affect where your children live, how parenting time is arranged, how marital property is divided, and whether additional court proceedings will be necessary.
For international families, the situation may become even more complicated when one spouse is a foreign national, the marriage was registered in another country, a parent intends to relocate overseas, or important assets are located outside Taiwan.
Linda Yeh Attorney at Law provides English-language legal consultation and representation for clients dealing with divorce and family law matters in Taiwan.
Our role is to help you understand your legal position, identify the issues that matter most, evaluate the available evidence, and develop a strategy based on your individual circumstances.
Divorce & Family Legal Services
Divorce disputes often involve several related legal issues at the same time. We help clients identify those issues and determine how they should be handled together.
Divorce in Taiwan
Advice regarding mutual-consent divorce, contested divorce, negotiation, mediation, and court proceedings in Taiwan.
Divorce Legal Advice →Child Custody
Legal strategy concerning parental rights, primary care arrangements, custody disputes, and the best interests of the child.
Custody Matters →Visitation & Parenting Time
Assistance with visitation arrangements, enforcement issues, modifications, and disputes involving parent-child contact.
Visitation Matters →Marital Property
Assessment of matrimonial property regimes, marital assets, liabilities, exclusions, and potential financial claims after divorce.
Property Issues →Divorce Agreements
Drafting and reviewing divorce agreements addressing property, children, support, visitation, and other post-divorce arrangements.
Agreement Review →International Divorce
Family matters involving foreign spouses, overseas clients, cross-border assets, international relocation, or multiple jurisdictions.
Cross-Border Matters →Divorce becomes more complicated when more than one country is involved.
International divorce may raise questions that do not normally arise in a purely domestic case. Before taking action, it may be necessary to consider not only Taiwan family law but also jurisdiction, overseas documents, the location of children and assets, and the practical consequences of proceedings in different countries.
One spouse is Taiwanese and the other is a foreign national, or both spouses are foreign nationals living in Taiwan.
Children live in Taiwan or overseas, or one parent is considering relocating to another country.
Assets, investments, bank accounts, or other property are located outside Taiwan.
You currently live outside Taiwan but need legal advice or representation regarding a divorce or family matter in Taiwan.
Mutual-Consent Divorce or Contested Divorce?
The appropriate approach depends on whether both spouses agree to divorce and whether the related issues can be resolved.
Mutual-Consent Divorce
When both spouses agree to divorce, the process may be substantially more efficient. However, the agreement should address more than the termination of the marriage itself.
- Child custody arrangements
- Visitation and parenting time
- Child support
- Marital property and financial issues
- Other post-divorce obligations
Legal review can help identify issues that might otherwise create disputes after the divorce has already been completed.
Contested Divorce
If the spouses cannot reach an agreement, divorce may require mediation or court proceedings. The legal strategy will depend on the circumstances of the marriage and the issues in dispute.
- Grounds for divorce
- Available evidence
- Child custody and visitation
- Financial and property claims
- Settlement possibilities
A contested divorce should be evaluated strategically before proceedings begin.
How We Approach a Divorce Case
Every family is different. The first step is to understand the situation before deciding whether negotiation, mediation, or litigation is appropriate.
Understand the Situation
Review the marriage, children, property, current living arrangements, existing disputes, and your objectives.
Identify the Legal Issues
Determine which issues require immediate attention and what evidence or documentation may become important.
Develop a Strategy
Evaluate negotiation, mediation, court proceedings, and the practical risks associated with each option.
Take the Appropriate Action
Prepare agreements, court submissions, evidence, negotiations, or representation according to the chosen strategy.
Custody disputes require more than asking which parent “deserves” custody.
When parents cannot agree on custody or parenting arrangements, the court must consider the interests and welfare of the child.
In practice, custody disputes may involve the child's existing living arrangements, each parent's caregiving role, the parent-child relationship, the ability of the parents to cooperate, the child's needs and views where appropriate, and information obtained through the family court process.
Because the facts of each family are different, custody strategy should be based on the actual caregiving history and available evidence rather than assumptions about which parent will automatically receive custody.
We also assist with visitation disputes, modification of existing arrangements, and cases where an existing parenting arrangement is no longer working.
Linda Yeh
Linda Yeh represents local and international clients in family, civil, criminal, insurance, and cross-border legal matters in Taiwan.
In family cases, legal problems are often closely connected with personal relationships, children, finances, and decisions that can affect a client's life for many years.
Her approach focuses on detailed legal analysis, practical strategy, and clear communication so that clients understand not only the law, but also the consequences of the options available to them.
Divorce in Taiwan FAQ
Can a foreigner get divorced in Taiwan?
Do both spouses need to agree to divorce?
How is child custody decided in Taiwan?
Does marital property automatically get divided 50/50?
Can you help if I am currently outside Taiwan?
Should I consult a lawyer before discussing divorce with my spouse?
Can a lawyer help us prepare a divorce agreement?
Family & Legal Matters in Taiwan
Facing Divorce or a Family Dispute in Taiwan?
Start with a legal consultation. We can review your situation, identify the legal issues that require attention, and explain your available options in English before you decide what to do next.