Chiang Mai
Family & Inheritance Law in Chiang Mai
Family and inheritance matters handled with discretion
Divorce, custody, Thai wills, probate and estate administration, and disputes over family assets — including succession for foreign heirs and the rules that apply when a foreigner inherits property in Thailand.
Family & Inheritance Law in Chiang Mai — About us
Service for Chiang Mai — capital of the North and a destination for Chinese and Western investors. We handle real estate investment, condominiums, and hospitality businesses.
Chiang Mai attracts Chinese investors and Western retirees. Our 3-language service covers Long-Stay Visas, condo ownership, and investment structuring.
Courts we appear at
- •Chiang Mai Provincial Court
- •Region 5 Labor Court
685
km from HQ
1.7M
population
2
courts
Past matters in Chiang Mai
- Counsel for Chinese investor purchasing 5 condos
Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Chiang Rai, and Mae Hong Son
What we cover in Chiang Mai
- Divorce, child custody and maintenance
- Thai will drafting for foreign nationals
- Probate and estate administration
- Intestate succession and statutory heirs
- Inheriting Thai property as a foreign heir
- Contested estates and family asset disputes
- Adoption and guardianship
Contact our Chiang Mai attorneys
We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.
Frequently asked questions — Family & Inheritance Law in Chiang Mai
8 questions answered
Divorce by consent is registered at the District Office in one day; contested divorce requires statutory grounds (Sec. 1516 CCC) and takes 6-12 months.
Courts apply the best-interests-of-the-child standard, weighing income, closeness, home environment, and the child's view if over 7.
No — an ordinary will only needs signatures before two witnesses. But a lawyer ensures content is valid and resistant to challenge.
Distribution follows six classes of statutory heirs. The surviving spouse takes half of marital property; children share the remainder equally.
The court appoints upon petition of an heir or creditor, typically within 2-4 months if uncontested.
Fees depend on the matter's nature and complexity. We always provide a clear written quote before starting. Initial consultation is free — call +66 92 254 2045.
No — initial phone, email, or LINE consultations are free, so you can assess your situation before committing.
It depends on the matter type. We provide a clear timeline at the outset and regular progress updates.