Why Pikul Family
Counsel that takes your situation seriously
What makes the difference in a family law matter is not just legal knowledge — it is how that knowledge is applied, and whether the person seeking advice feels genuinely heard.
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Six qualities that define how we work
Unhurried first appointments
The first appointment is not a brief intake session. We meet for an extended discussion and explore your circumstances at whatever pace is comfortable for you.
Written summaries after every meeting
After each appointment you receive a written record of what was discussed and what your options are. This is not standard practice elsewhere — it is part of how we work here.
Transparent fee structure
Fees are stated before work begins and revisited as a matter develops. There are no unexpected additions. You know the cost of every stage before committing to it.
English throughout
All appointments and written communications are in English. Foreign nationals and expatriate families in Chiang Mai can engage with their matter in full, without relying on a second-hand account.
Children placed at the centre
In any matter involving children, their wellbeing shapes our approach from the beginning. We are mindful of the particular sensitivity of child-related discussions and proceed accordingly.
No pressure on next steps
After the first appointment, the decision about how to proceed is entirely yours. We lay out the options clearly and wait for you to decide in your own time.
Professional Expertise
Over a decade of family law practice in Thailand
The principal counsel at Pikul Family has practised exclusively in family law for more than fourteen years, during which time the practice has handled matters ranging from straightforward maintenance arrangements to contested hearings in the Chiang Mai Family Court. That depth of experience allows us to give advice that reflects what actually happens in practice, not just what the law says on paper.
- Current Thai Bar Association licence
- Fourteen years practising family law in Chiang Mai
- Experience across all stages of family proceedings
- Familiarity with cross-cultural and expatriate family matters
- Extended first appointments without time pressure
- Written summary provided after each meeting
- Cost discussion before every stage of work
- Client always informed of their available choices
Process & Method
A structured process that keeps you informed at every stage
Our working method is built around the belief that clients make better decisions when they understand what is happening. We do not move a matter forward without discussing what that means in practical and financial terms.
Client Care
Personal attention, not a case file number
We are a small, focused practice. The people who handle your matter are the same people you meet at the first appointment. There is no handoff to a junior member of staff once the work begins. The continuity of relationship is something our clients consistently value.
- Small practice: direct access to your counsel throughout
- English-language appointments and correspondence
- Sensitive handling of child-related discussions
- Appointments available Monday to Saturday
How We Compare
Typical family law practice vs Pikul Family
What Makes Us Different
Distinctive features of the Pikul Family approach
The written summary as a standard
Very few family law practices in Chiang Mai routinely provide a written record of what was discussed at an appointment. We do this as a matter of course, because we believe clients deserve a clear reference for the advice they have received.
Built for expatriate families
We have shaped the practice around the practical realities of foreign nationals living in northern Thailand. All work is in English, and we are familiar with the intersection of Thai law and the legal frameworks of a range of home countries.
Saturday morning availability
We hold appointments on Saturday mornings, making the practice accessible to clients who cannot attend during the working week. This is a practical acknowledgement of how busy families actually live.
Candid cost discussions
Before any stage of work is undertaken, we discuss what it will cost and what we expect it to achieve. If circumstances change and the cost picture changes with them, we have that conversation promptly — not at the end of the matter.
Recognition & Milestones
A practice built on a consistent record
14+
Years of family law practice in Chiang Mai
400+
Families assisted since opening
3
Thai Bar Association licensed practitioners
100%
English-language service throughout
Lawyers Council of Thailand — Full Member
All counsel practising here hold current Lawyers Council of Thailand membership and comply with the council's professional conduct requirements.
Experience the difference yourself
A first appointment at Pikul Family is an unhurried conversation — and you leave with a written summary of everything discussed.
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