A Legal Overview The age of majority is the legal threshold at which individuals transition from childhood to adulthood. Upon reaching this age, individuals assume legal control over their person, actions, and decisions, terminating parental or guardianship authority. Cambodia has established the age of majority at eighteen years old. This legal milestone signifies the transition […]

Understanding Divorce in Cambodia Cambodian law provides for both fault-based and no-fault divorce. While specific grounds are outlined, the legal system also grants judges significant discretion in divorce proceedings. Grounds for Divorce To initiate divorce proceedings in Cambodia, one spouse must cite at least one of the following grounds: Infidelity: Adultery or other forms of […]

Banking Operations in Cambodia A banking license is a mandatory legal authorization for any financial institution seeking to conduct banking-related activities within Cambodia. The Cambodian financial landscape comprises three primary institutional categories: commercial banks, specialized banks, and microfinance institutions (MFIs), with additional minor licenses available for fintech operations. Each type of institution offers distinct services […]

Marital property or Joint property Cambodia’s Civil Code distinguishes between marital and separate property. Marital property, acquired during marriage, is generally considered joint property, while separate property, owned before marriage or acquired through inheritance or gift, belongs solely to one spouse. Marriage partners may exclude certain property from marital property through prenuptial or postnuptial agreements. […]

Marriage Under the Cambodian Civil Code The Cambodian Civil Code comprehensively regulates the institution of marriage, encompassing key aspects such as age restrictions, registration procedures, property rights, and spousal protections. Age of Marriage To safeguard against child marriage, the law mandates a minimum age of 18 for marriage. However, exceptions exist permitting marriage at 16 […]

An absolute defense is a legal concept that completely shields a defendant from liability or guilt if proven. While sometimes used interchangeably with “full” or “complete” defense, it typically refers to a specific legal doctrine. In both criminal and civil law, an absolute defense is an independent factor, unrelated to the core allegations, that forces […]