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

Family & Inheritance Law in Trat

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 Trat — About us

Trat borders Cambodia at the Hat Lek crossing and contains Ko Chang, a tourism centre with a substantial foreign operator and resident population. The caseload covers cross-border trade and debt, fisheries and migrant labour, island lease and landholding arrangements, accommodation licensing, and family cases involving a foreign spouse.

Island businesses often run on holding structures and leases inherited from previous operators and never tested in court; the weak points appear only on transfer or when a dispute starts. We review the structure so the exposure is visible first, run the file from our Khon Kaen head office and Bangkok branch, and travel to appear at the Trat Provincial Court.

Courts we appear at

  • Trat Provincial Court
  • Trat Juvenile and Family Court
  • Region 2 Labor Court (Chonburi)
470
km from HQ
0.2M
population
3
courts

Mueang Trat, Ko Chang, Khlong Yai, Khao Saming, Laem Ngop, and the areas continuing into Chanthaburi

What we cover in Trat

  • 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 Trat attorneys

We serve clients across Thailand. Initial consultation.

Frequently asked questions — Family & Inheritance Law in Trat

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.