Family law matters are deeply personal. Our Phuket-based family law practice provides compassionate, experienced representation for divorce, child custody, prenuptial agreements, marriage registration, and guardianship — for both Thai and international families.
Family legal matters in Thailand involve specific procedures under the Civil and Commercial Code, and for international couples, additional complexity around…
Thai-foreign couples navigating marriage registration, prenuptial agreements, or divorce with cross-border considerations.
Family legal matters in Thailand involve specific procedures under the Civil and Commercial Code, and for international couples, additional complexity around cross-border recognition, property division, and child custody jurisdiction. Our family law attorneys handle:
Thai-foreign couples navigating marriage registration, prenuptial agreements, or divorce with cross-border considerations.
Parents seeking custody arrangements, modifications, or enforcement through Thai courts.
Couples seeking prenuptial agreements before marriage to protect separate property and establish clear terms.
Individuals requiring protection orders, emergency guardianship, or urgent family law intervention.
These official Thai authorities and legal reference points help verify the rules, procedures, and filings described on this page. Some official materials may be published only in Thai.
Thailand recognizes two types: administrative divorce (by mutual consent at the district office, requires agreement on all terms) and judicial divorce (through the court, when parties cannot agree). Mutual consent divorce is faster and simpler; contested divorces require court proceedings based on legally recognized grounds.
Thai law prioritizes the best interests of the child. In mutual consent divorces, parents agree on arrangements. In contested cases, the court considers the child's age, each parent's caregiving ability, the parent-child relationship, and financial capacity. Joint custody is possible but sole custody is more common in Thailand.
Yes, prenuptial agreements (Sin Sod Sanya) are enforceable when properly drafted, signed by both parties, and registered with the marriage registration at the district office. We recommend professional legal drafting to ensure the agreement meets all legal requirements for enforceability. Contact us for assistance →
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