Why Rachan Counsel
What Makes the Difference
When It Matters Most
Families deserve legal support that feels steady, not overwhelming. Here is what we offer that many practices do not.
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Six Reasons Families Choose Us
Family Law Only
We handle nothing else. Your matter receives the full attention of a team whose entire practice is built around family matters.
Fixed, Transparent Fees
All fees are stated in Thai Baht before work begins. There are no billable-hour surprises waiting at the end of a process.
Complete Confidentiality
Every matter is covered by a formal confidentiality agreement from the first contact. Nothing leaves this office without your consent.
Written Clarity Throughout
You receive a plain-language written summary after every significant step, so you always understand where things stand and why.
Cross-Cultural Experience
Long experience with mixed-nationality family situations in Eastern Thailand, including international custody questions, asset division, and recognition of foreign orders.
Responses Within One Working Day
We acknowledge all messages within 24 working hours. You will not be left wondering whether your enquiry has been received.
Practitioners Who Focus on Families
All members of Rachan Counsel are registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand and maintain ongoing professional development in family law and civil procedure. The founding partner has practised exclusively in this area since 2009.
This focus means the team is deeply familiar with the specific Thai Civil and Commercial Code provisions that govern marriage, children, and property — knowledge that generalist lawyers often need to look up.
- Active membership — Lawyers Council of Thailand
- Exclusive family law focus since 2015
- Extensive caseload in Chonburi provincial courts
- Team fluent in Thai law affecting mixed-nationality families
- Every client works directly with a qualified lawyer — no handoffs to support staff
- Same-day acknowledgement for all enquiries
- Initial consultation available Monday–Saturday
- Written updates after every significant step in the matter
Personal Attention, Not a Queue Number
We keep our caseload at a level where every client receives unhurried attention. Family law matters are not conveyor-belt work — the details and the emotional weight of each case require time and presence.
You will speak with the same lawyer throughout your matter. There are no rotating junior associates or reassignments mid-process.
Fees That Are Clear Before You Begin
Our three service tiers have fixed fees stated in Thai Baht: ฿4,400 for a full consultation with written summary, ฿9,600 for arrangement support across one to two months, and ฿16,800 for complete representation including a closing report.
If circumstances expand substantially beyond the agreed scope, we discuss any additional fee before proceeding — never after the fact.
- Fixed fee quoted before any work begins
- No open-ended hourly billing
- Scope-change discussions happen before — not after — additional work
- All fees in Thai Baht, no currency surprises
How We Compare
Rachan Counsel vs Typical Providers
The differences that families notice most are not always the ones advertised.
| Feature | Typical Provider | Rachan Counsel |
|---|---|---|
| Practice scope | General practice | Family law only |
| Fee structure | Hourly billing | Fixed fees per service |
| Written updates | On request only | After every key step |
| Who handles your file | Rotating staff | Same lawyer throughout |
| Cross-cultural family experience | Variable | Extensive, Eastern TH focus |
| Initial enquiry response | 2–5 working days | Within 1 working day |
What Sets Us Apart
The Distinctions That Are Harder to See
The "No Pressure" First Meeting
Our initial consultation is deliberately designed so that nothing depends on whether you proceed. You receive a full written summary regardless. The idea is to give you something useful for your situation — not to create a sense of obligation.
A Child-First Framework
When children are part of a family matter, we apply a structured child-welfare review to every strategic option we consider. This shapes the advice we give, not just the language we use in documents.
English and Thai Working Language
All client communications, documents, and summaries are available in English. We work comfortably across both languages, which matters significantly in a region where many families are not Thai-speaking.
Deliberately Limited Caseload
We do not grow for growth's sake. When our caseload reaches a point where new clients cannot receive the attention their matter deserves, we stop taking new work. Families are never a file in a stack.
Our Record
A Decade of Steady Work
10
Years in Practice
400+
Families Supported
3
Qualified Lawyers
1
Day Max Response Time
Lawyers Council Registration
All practising members registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, maintaining current annual certifications.
Eastern Thailand Family Law Recognition
Recognised by peer referral networks in Chonburi as a specialist family practice for cross-cultural matters.
Professional Indemnity Cover
Full professional indemnity insurance covering all client work undertaken by the practice at any fee level.
Ready to Begin?
Take the First Step at Your Own Pace
A private enquiry puts you under no obligation. We simply listen, then explain what is available to you and what might suit your situation.
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