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SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
Maha Sarakham

Family & Inheritance Law in Maha Sarakham

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 Maha Sarakham — About us

Maha Sarakham is Isan's university and education city and the closest of the Roi-Kaen-San-Sin cluster to Khon Kaen. We handle the full range of matters — criminal, civil, land, inheritance, family, and labor.

Maha Sarakham is only about 70 km from our Khon Kaen head office, so we can serve cases closely and quickly with an Isan team of 40+ years' experience.

Courts we appear at

  • •Maha Sarakham Provincial Court
  • •Maha Sarakham Juvenile and Family Court
  • •Region 4 Labor Court (Khon Kaen)
72
km from HQ
0.9M
population
3
courts

Maha Sarakham, Kantharawichai, Kosum Phisai, Phayakkhaphum Phisai, and nearby districts

What we cover in Maha Sarakham

  • 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 Maha Sarakham attorneys

We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.

ContactWhatsApp+66 92 254 2045

Further reading — related guide

Family Law Guide
Divorce, Marital Property and Child Custody in Thailand: A Practical Guide 2026

Want a divorce but don't know where to start? Learn the difference between divorce by mutual consent and divorce by court judgment, how marital property is divided, who gets custody, and how child support is set. By a Khon Kaen family law team with 40 years of experience.

12 min read
Read the guide

Family & Inheritance Law across Thailand — full overview

Frequently asked questions — Family & Inheritance Law in Maha Sarakham

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.