Vietnamese wife disappears six days after arriving in Taiwan; court grants divorce

A Taiwanese man has been granted a divorce after his Vietnamese wife disappeared just six days after arriving in Taiwan. The couple married in July of the previous year, and the wife entered Taiwan in late November. However, she left their shared home on December 6th and has not been heard from since.

The husband suspected that his wife had entered into a marriage of convenience to illicitly gain benefits. After failing to locate her for an extended period, he felt his trust was broken and filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences under civil law.

During the court proceedings, the wife did not appear or submit any defense despite being legally notified. The judge considered the extremely short period the couple lived together in Taiwan, the lack of a solid emotional foundation, and the prolonged separation and lack of contact. The court concluded that the marriage had suffered a significant and irreparable breakdown, with no hope of recovery.

Given these circumstances, the judge ruled that the husband's request for divorce was justified and granted the dissolution of the marriage. The ruling is subject to appeal.