What working with Sai Yai Law actually means for your family
A family law matter is not a transaction. The way it is handled — the pace, the clarity, the care taken with documents — shapes the experience as much as the outcome.
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Six things that matter when choosing a family law practice
Specialist family law practice
Sai Yai Law handles only family law. The team's knowledge is not spread across commercial, criminal, or property matters.
Written progress at every step
Families receive a written note within three working days of each meaningful development. Nothing is left to memory or verbal follow-up alone.
Fees stated before any work begins
Each service has a published fee. Families know the cost of a piece of work before agreeing to proceed — not after an initial consultation has been billed.
No artificial urgency
We explain real deadlines clearly and do not present invented ones. Families can take the time they need between steps without pressure.
Cross-border matters handled in full
For families whose situations involve more than one country, we coordinate with each authority and produce a single consolidated record throughout.
Strict information security
All family information is held confidentially and managed in accordance with Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act. Files are not shared beyond the purposes of the matter.
In more depth
What each of those benefits means in practice
Specialist knowledge in family law
Sai Yai Law has not divided its attention. Since 2009, the practice has worked exclusively on adoption, guardianship, and international family coordination. That sustained focus means the team's understanding of Thai family law proceedings — and the international frameworks they intersect with — is not general. It is current and specific.
- Over sixteen years of specialist family law practice
- Thai Bar Association membership for all practitioners
- International private law training for cross-border matters
16+
years of family law practice in Bangkok
3
specialist services, no generalist work
A documented process from start to finish
- Initial written summary of what the matter involves
- Fee agreement before any work begins
- Written note at each meaningful step
- Consolidated file available on request
- Closing note when the matter concludes
A clear, well-documented process
Many families come to Sai Yai Law having previously worked with practices where the process felt opaque — where they were not sure what stage their matter was at, or what would happen next. Our approach is designed to remove that uncertainty. We document the process from the initial enquiry through to the conclusion of the matter, and we communicate clearly at each point.
Sensitive handling, appropriate pace
Adoption, guardianship, and separation carry personal weight that varies considerably from family to family. We do not assume how a family feels about a matter. We ask, we listen, and we adapt the pace of our communication accordingly. Families who need more explanation receive more explanation. Those who prefer brevity receive concise written updates.
"We explain what each step involves before it begins, and we confirm what happened after it concludes. Families should not need to wonder where their matter stands."
— Sai Yai Law working principle
What is included in each fee
All fees stated in Thai Baht and inclusive of the scope described on the Solutions page.
Transparent, pre-agreed fees
Each Sai Yai Law service carries a stated fee that covers the full scope of work described. Families do not receive an invoice that is larger than the figure they agreed to. If a matter develops beyond the original scope — which we identify promptly and document clearly — we agree a separate fee before proceeding.
How we compare
Sai Yai Law versus a typical general practice
| Consideration | General practice | Sai Yai Law |
|---|---|---|
| Focus area | Multiple practice areas | Family law only |
| Fees disclosed in advance | Often hourly, billed after | Stated before any work |
| Written progress updates | Typically verbal or on request | At each meaningful step |
| International coordination | May be outsourced | Handled in-house, documented |
| Consolidated documentary file | Variable by practice | Maintained throughout, on request |
| PDPA compliance | Variable | Fully compliant |
What sets us apart
Three things you will not find at most family law practices
A written note after every step
Most practices send an update when a client asks for one. At Sai Yai Law, a written note is produced within three working days of any meaningful development — without the family needing to follow up.
International matters, one file
Families with cross-border situations often end up managing correspondence with two or three different authorities at once. Sai Yai Law handles all of that and reconciles it into a single, readable record. The family sees one document, not a scattered collection.
Scope changes are always discussed first
If a matter develops in a way that falls outside the agreed scope, we stop, explain what has changed, and agree with the family how to proceed — before doing any additional work. Families are never presented with an expanded invoice they did not expect.
Recognition
Professional standing and milestones
340+
families assisted since 2009
2024
Thailand Legal 500 — family law recognised practice
18+
countries involved in international coordination matters
100%
Thai Bar Association compliance across all practitioners
Ready to take the first step?
A brief note about your situation is enough to begin. We will respond with a clear, plain-language account of what might be involved.
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