Thursday, October 09, 2008

Cambodia: can't get a divorce? Well, just cut your house into two halves!!!

An estranged couple in Cambodia have sawed their house in half to avoid the country's convoluted divorce process. 

Moeun Rim and his wife, Nhanh, who have been married nearly 40 years, split the building last week following an argument, local officials said. 

Mr Rim has removed his share of the property and the couple have also divided their land into four parts; two for their children, and two for them. 

Divorce cases in Cambodia can be costly and may take a long time to settle. 

The house - or one half of the house - is located in Prey Veng province, about 90km (56 miles) from the capital, Phnom Penh. More...

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