Representation at Matrimonial and Family Court

When it comes to family and matrimonial disputes, there will be occasions where mediation does not bring about a resolution that is suitable for all parties. It is in these instances when it becomes clear that the matter will have to be heard before the courts. Our experience and success is why our clients entrust us with their most personal of issues to help navigate the complexities that family law brings with it.

A deep understanding of your individual situation allows us to provide you with a customised strategy for success. Family Lawyers focus on gaining an in-depth knowledge of your circumstances and all the complexities that abound. Our attorneys are emotionally intelligent and have a sophisticated knowledge of the law. Our significant experience with representing our clients in court all goes towards ensuring that you achieve your specific goals.

Family law encompasses a wide range of legal matters; marriage, divorce, adoption, child custody, domestic violence and marital property rights. Adept across the board, our law firm is ready to assist you with:

• General consultation on Family Law in Vietnam
• Marriage/adoption registration involving foreign elements
• Prenuptial and separation agreements
• Divorce proceedings, custody and parenting agreements, valuation and distribution of assets and properties
• Domestic violence

With a substantial amount of experience appearing before the courts, our attorneys are well positioned to represent our clients under any circumstance. Conversely, we are also aware that some disputes can be resolved through mediation, negotiation or arbitration. Family Lawyers will guide you, taking the most appropriate action for your own situation.

We pride ourselves in helping our clients through these often difficult times, where emotional and financial upheavals can be common. We aim to minimise the adverse effects that the family law process can have on individuals, both emotionally and financially.

How Family Court Cases Proceed in Vietnam

Most family and matrimonial matters that reach the courts go through mediation first. Vietnamese civil procedure generally requires an attempt at mediation before a case is heard, with only a limited set of exceptions, so even where litigation becomes necessary, it is rarely the very first step. We prepare clients for this stage as carefully as we would for a hearing itself, since a well-handled mediation can resolve a case faster, and with less strain, than a drawn-out trial.

Vietnam’s court system was significantly restructured in mid-2025, with newly established regional-level courts now handling first-instance family and matrimonial cases, and provincial-level courts handling appeals. Knowing which court has jurisdiction over a particular matter, and ensuring a case is filed correctly from the outset, avoids delays that can otherwise add months to an already difficult process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do all family law disputes have to go to court?

No. Many are resolved through mediation, negotiation, or by agreement between the parties. Court representation becomes necessary when these routes don’t lead to a resolution both sides can accept.

Is mediation required before a family court case is heard?

Generally, yes. Vietnamese civil procedure requires most family disputes to go through mediation before a court hearing, with only limited exceptions.

What kinds of family matters go before the court?

Divorce, child custody and support disputes, division of marital property, and other matrimonial disagreements that cannot be resolved by agreement can all end up before the family court.

How long does court representation typically take?

It depends heavily on whether the matter is contested and how complex the issues are. Cases resolved through mediation tend to move faster than those that proceed to a full hearing.