Land for which the Certificate of Land Use Rights was issued under the name of "Household of Mr. ..." or "Household of Mrs. ..." was once quite common. However, upon transfer, answering the question "Who must sign the contract?" is not simply a matter of looking at the person named...

For foreign nationals living or working in Vietnam, having a child with a Vietnamese partner may give rise to a number of legal questions, particularly where the parents have not registered their marriage. A common concern is whether a child can obtain a Vietnamese birth certificate if the parents are...

In practice, there are numerous cases where an individual purchases a house, a vehicle, or other high-value assets prior to marriage but has not completed full payment. Following the date of marriage registration, subsequent installments continue to be paid using salary, business revenue, or family funds. When marital disputes arise,...

In social life, and particularly in divorce cases, the issue of child support is always a matter of primary concern. Currently, there is a relatively common belief in civil society: When a child reaches the age of 18 (attains adulthood), parents automatically terminate all child support obligations and no longer...

Gifting land use rights is one of the most common transfer methods in Vietnamese society, particularly among family members such as parents to children or grandparents to grandchildren

Handing Over Vehicles to Underage Individuals: What Responsibilities Do Vehicle Owners Face?

How is the inheritance divided when a foreigner owns real estate in Vietnam? This is a complex yet increasingly common legal question in the context of international integration. When a foreign individual who owns housing or land-attached assets in Vietnam passes away, determining the legal basis for distributing this estate...

In modern society, the practice of making a will to dispose of property after death has become increasingly common. However, not everyone has the means or habit of going to a notary office to execute a will. Many individuals opt for handwritten wills, considering them simple, discreet, and convenient. Yet,...

I am "A," a French citizen, married to a Vietnamese citizen in 2015. However, we have been separated since 2018. Currently, I do not know my wife's whereabouts. Can I file for divorce in Vietnam?

In practice, not every child at birth has complete information about their parents recorded immediately on the Birth Certificate. Cases where the father’s information is missing not only raise issues related to family relationships but also have legal consequences regarding personal rights, inheritance rights, and other social benefits. Therefore, adding...