Support designed around
your family, not a template
Every aspect of how we work is built to make a difficult time feel more manageable — from how we explain things to how we structure our fees.
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Formally qualified Thai lawyers
Our practitioners are registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand and hold specific experience in family and civil law proceedings in Chiang Mai's courts.
Everything explained clearly
We do not assume familiarity with legal language. Each step is translated into plain terms, and we take as long as needed to make sure you are comfortable with what is happening.
Strict confidentiality
Attorney-client privilege protects all discussions. Our data handling complies with Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act and our own internal confidentiality policy.
Fixed, transparent fees
All three service levels are fixed in advance. You agree to the cost before work begins, with no hourly billing surprises or scope creep charges added later.
Bilingual — Thai and English
For expatriates and international families, all communication is available in English. Formal legal documents follow Thai legal requirements, with English explanations alongside.
Low-conflict by preference
Where circumstances permit, we pursue resolution paths that preserve relationships and reduce ongoing conflict — especially important in cases involving children.
A team built specifically around family law
General legal practices sometimes handle family matters as a secondary service. At Ayara Legal, family and civil law is all we do. Our practitioners have spent their careers in this area, which means their knowledge of Thai family law, local court procedures, and the practical realities of family situations is focused and current.
- Thai Bar–registered practitioners
- Exclusive focus on family and civil matters
- Experience across Chiang Mai family courts
Family court familiarity
Our team knows the administrative expectations of Chiang Mai family proceedings — reducing delay and misunderstanding at each stage.
Current legal knowledge
Thai family law is not static. We follow amendments to the Civil and Commercial Code and PDPA developments that affect our clients.
Written record every time
After every consultation, you receive a written summary. You never have to rely on memory alone for what was discussed or what the options are.
Frequent, gentle updates
On longer matters, we provide regular progress updates in language that makes sense. You are never left wondering where things stand.
Your pace. Your comfort. Your understanding.
Family legal matters are often emotionally taxing. We have structured our practice to reduce that weight where we can — by being available, by communicating clearly, and by never pushing a client toward a decision they are not settled on.
We respond to enquiries within one working day and keep clients informed throughout each stage of their matter, however small.
Clear pricing — nothing hidden
Legal fees are a source of anxiety for many families. We have designed our pricing to remove that uncertainty. Each service level carries a fixed fee agreed before any work begins. There is no hourly clock running, no unexpected invoice at the end of the month.
- ฿4,400 — Family Guidance Session
- ฿9,800 — Family Agreement Support
- ฿16,900 — Full Family Matter Case
What fixed pricing means for you
You can plan financially without worry. The agreed fee covers the scope of that service level. If your needs change and a higher-level engagement is needed, we discuss and agree before proceeding — never afterwards.
How our approach differs
Typical legal providers
- Hourly billing with unpredictable final costs
- Jargon-heavy communication, explanations on request only
- Family cases handled alongside commercial, criminal, or other work
- Updates when you ask, not as a regular practice
- No written summary provided after consultations
- Limited English-language support for international clients
Ayara Legal
- Fixed fees agreed before work begins — no surprises
- Plain language throughout, written summaries every time
- Exclusively family and civil law — specialist focus
- Proactive updates at each stage of your matter
- Written record of every consultation, sent to you directly
- Full English communication for expatriate and international families
Distinctive features of our practice
Written consultation summaries
After every session, a clear written record is prepared and sent to you. No other additional charge. This is standard in all three service levels.
No-pressure enquiry policy
Reaching out to us does not create any obligation. We believe people should have space to decide whether proceeding feels right, without any follow-up pressure from us.
Cross-border family law awareness
We have specific experience working with families where one or both parties are foreign nationals — including documentation, recognition of foreign judgments, and bilingual process navigation.
Child-centred approach
In matters involving children, our approach keeps their welfare at the centre of every recommendation and decision — consistent with the Thai Civil and Commercial Code and international child welfare standards.
Our record since opening
9+
Years practising in Chiang Mai
340+
Family matters handled
3
Thai Bar–registered practitioners
EN/TH
Bilingual practice
Lawyers Council of Thailand
All practitioners hold current active registration and comply with professional conduct requirements.
PDPA Compliant Practice
Client data is stored and managed in line with Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act 2562.
Recommended by Expat Networks
Regularly recommended within Chiang Mai's international community for English-language family legal support.
See if working with us feels right
A short initial conversation costs nothing and commits you to nothing. We are happy to answer questions about how we work before you decide whether to proceed.
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