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

Family & Inheritance Law in Phetchaburi

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 Phetchaburi — About us

Phetchaburi contains Cha-am, a resort town and holiday-home market with a substantial foreign buyer base, alongside farming and coastal fishing. The recurring issues are foreign property holding — including structures that have become customary but carry real risk — sale and long-lease agreements, condominium juristic-person disputes, and family cases involving a foreign spouse.

A holding structure being common does not make it safe; several have points at which they are voidable or unenforceable once tested in court. We review the structure and the documents so the real exposure is visible before a decision is made. The team works in Thai, English, and Chinese, runs the file from our Khon Kaen head office and Bangkok branch, and travels to appear at the Phetchaburi Provincial Court.

Courts we appear at

  • Phetchaburi Provincial Court
  • Phetchaburi Juvenile and Family Court
  • Region 7 Labor Court (Kanchanaburi)
480
km from HQ
0.5M
population
3
courts

Mueang Phetchaburi, Cha-am, Tha Yang, Ban Laem, Khao Yoi, and the areas continuing into Ratchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan

What we cover in Phetchaburi

  • 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 Phetchaburi attorneys

We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.

Frequently asked questions — Family & Inheritance Law in Phetchaburi

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.