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...

For Belarus citizens planning to get married in Vietnam, obtaining a certificate of Marital Status is a mandatory step. This document serves as legal proof that you are free to marry

For Polish citizens planning to get married in Vietnam, obtaining a certificate of Marital Status is a mandatory step. This document serves as legal proof that you are free to marry.

For Belgian citizens planning to get married in Vietnam, obtaining a certificate of Marital Status is a mandatory step. This document serves as legal proof that you are free to marry.

For Australian citizens planning to get married in Vietnam, obtaining an certificate of Marital Status is a mandatory step. This document serves as legal proof that you are free to marry

Marriage annotation in Vietnam may seem like a simple procedure, but it actually plays an important role in the legal system concerning personal status and marriage. The purpose of the annotation is not only to confirm an individual’s marital status but also to ensure legal rights, transparency of records, and...

In an era of global integration, birth registration for children with foreign elements (where one parent is a foreigner or a Vietnamese citizen residing abroad) is a matter of great concern for many families. To ensure the legal rights of the child from birth and to simplify administrative procedures, DB...

Dear DB Legal, My name is Marie. I am currently living in Vietnam with my partner; both of us are foreign nationals, but we are not legally married. We have just welcomed a new baby. Can we register our baby's birth in Vietnam? I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.