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SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
SUWANVARA LAWFIRM
Suwanvara Law Firm Co., Ltd.
Phatthalung

Family & Inheritance Law in Phatthalung

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 Phatthalung — About us

Phatthalung is a farming province on Songkhla Lake — rice and rubber, with freshwater fishing on the lake as a significant occupation. The disputes that arise are land and boundary questions along the lake, agricultural-land inheritance within extended families, farm debt through to enforcement, crop purchase contracts, and administrative cases over use rights in wetland areas.

Lakeside and wetland land routinely has an agency boundary overlapping residents' actual possession, and such cases require the title documents and the official boundary to be read together. We check both before advising on the approach, run the file from our Khon Kaen head office and Bangkok branch, and travel to appear at the Phatthalung Provincial Court.

Courts we appear at

  • Phatthalung Provincial Court
  • Phatthalung Juvenile and Family Court
  • Region 9 Labor Court (Songkhla)
1030
km from HQ
0.5M
population
3
courts

Mueang Phatthalung, Khuan Khanun, Khao Chaison, Pak Phayun, Tamot, and the areas continuing into Songkhla, Trang, and Nakhon Si Thammarat

What we cover in Phatthalung

  • 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 Phatthalung attorneys

We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.

Frequently asked questions — Family & Inheritance Law in Phatthalung

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.