WA Overseas marriage ceremony

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18 July 2018
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My ex husband remarried a Malaysian woman. They went over the border to have the ceremony because from what I've been told she is Muslim and it was an easier option for them. The marriage broke down two years ago and they haven't lived together in that time.

What he needs to know is how does he go about getting a divorce. Can that be done here in Australia or does it need to be done in Thailand. As he has children from our marriage he is concerned that if he isn't divorced legally she may be entitled to claim on his estate.

It was a legal ceremony and registered with the appropriate authorities.

They have had a financial settlement done through mediation with the family court in Western Australia. That has been finalised.

Thank you for any advice you may have.