Family Law: 20-Point Guide

Each item below is a practical step or decision point relevant to your matter.

  • Prenuptial Agreements
    Drafted under Thai Civil & Commercial Code.
    Asset schedules and governing law fit.
    Court enforceability prioritized.
  • Contested Divorce
    Grounds, evidence, and witness strategy.
    Interim relief for custody or support.
    Settlement windows kept open.
  • Uncontested Divorce
    Amicable terms drafted precisely.
    Property division and maintenance agreed.
    Registration at district office guided.
  • Child Custody & Support
    Best interest and parenting plans.
    Guardianship and visitation logistics.
    Calculation methods aligned to law.
  • Spousal Support
    Needs and capacity objectively assessed.
    Duration, step-downs, and triggers.
    Enforcement and modification rules.
  • Property Division
    Marital vs. personal property traced.
    Valuation and tax implications covered.
    Transfers documented and registered.
  • International Matters
    Cross-border marriages and assets.
    Jurisdiction and choice of law analysis.
    Recognition and enforcement planned.
  • Protective Orders
    Domestic violence protection options.
    Evidence, filings, and hearings.
    Safety planning and referrals.
  • Adoption (Thai or Inter-country)
    Home studies and authority approvals.
    Court procedures and translations.
    Post-placement reporting timelines.
  • Paternity & Legitimation
    Acknowledgment and DNA testing paths.
    Rights, surname, and support duties.
    Registration and record updates.
  • Name Changes
    Adult or minor name change steps.
    Publications and court involvement.
    Record corrections post-order.
  • Relocation Cases
    Move-away standards and proposals.
    Schooling and contact time models.
    Travel costs and passport issues.
  • Mediation in Family
    Child-focused problem solving.
    Neutral facilitator and caucus use.
    Memoranda of understanding issued.
  • Surrogacy Guidance
    Thai law restrictions explained.
    Alternative jurisdictions assessed.
    Parental orders and citizenship risks.
  • Grandparent Rights
    Contact orders in special cases.
    Evidence of child's welfare impact.
    Proportionate arrangements outlined.
  • Cohabitation Agreements
    Property and expense sharing rules.
    Exit and dispute resolution clauses.
    Privacy and confidentiality terms.
  • Wills for Families
    Guardianship directions and trusts.
    Asset protection and probate mapping.
    Cross-border coordination ensured.
  • Enforcement of Orders
    Contempt and compliance strategies.
    Police involvement where appropriate.
    International enforcement routes.
  • Appeals in Family Cases
    Grounds and prospects assessed early.
    Stay applications and transcripts.
    Timeline and costs forecast.
  • Child Abduction (Hague)
    Treaty scope and defenses reviewed.
    Return applications and undertakings.
    Coordination with central authorities.