Terms & Conditions

1. Engagement of Services

A legal services engagement begins when we confirm in writing — by email or letter — that we are accepting your matter. Prior to that confirmation, any communications between us are exploratory only and do not create a client relationship or professional obligation.

At the commencement of an engagement, we will provide you with a written scope of work describing the services to be provided, the applicable fee, and any anticipated disbursements. That document, together with these terms, forms the basis of our agreement.

We reserve the right to decline any matter at our discretion. We are a small practice and maintain a manageable caseload to preserve the quality of attention each client receives.

2. Scope of Services

The services we provide are limited to those described in the written scope of work provided at the outset of your engagement. ayothayaxad offers three practice areas:

• International & Mixed-Nationality Marriage Registration — coordination of embassy affidavits, certified translations, authentication, and district office registration in Thailand
• Contested Divorce Representation — representation before the Family and Juvenile Court, preparation of grounds documentation, and case management
• Uncontested Divorce & Settlement Documentation — preparation of the divorce declaration, asset division memorandum, and any child custody and support arrangements for district office filing

Services outside these practice areas are not offered. We will always be clear about the limits of what we are able to assist with, and will suggest where specialist advice elsewhere may be appropriate.

The information on this website is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. It is intended to assist you in understanding the processes involved and is not a substitute for advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

3. Fees & Payment

3.1 Fee schedule

Our published fees for each service area are:

• International & Mixed-Nationality Marriage Registration: ฿8,500
• Contested Divorce Representation: ฿29,800
• Uncontested Divorce & Settlement Documentation: ฿4,200

Fees are stated in Thai Baht and are exclusive of government filing fees, embassy charges, translation costs, and other third-party disbursements unless expressly stated otherwise in your written scope of work. We will advise you of anticipated disbursements in advance wherever possible.

3.2 Payment terms

A deposit is required upon confirmation of engagement. The amount and timing of further payments will be set out in the written scope of work. Remaining fees are due upon completion of the engagement unless otherwise agreed.

We accept payment by bank transfer to our designated client account, details of which will be provided at the commencement of your matter. Receipts will be issued for all payments received.

3.3 Non-payment

Where fees remain outstanding after reasonable notice, we reserve the right to suspend or cease work on a matter until payment is received. We will always communicate clearly before taking any such step.

4. Your Obligations

The quality and pace of our work depends significantly on the information and documents you provide. By engaging our services, you agree to:

• Provide complete, accurate, and timely information relevant to your matter
• Notify us promptly if any information you have provided changes
• Respond reasonably to requests for documents, signatures, or instructions
• Attend appointments with government offices, courts, or embassies as required by the process
• Not withhold information that may be material to your matter

Where delays arise from your side — for example, delayed provision of documents or unavailability for appointments — these will affect the timeline of your matter. We will not be responsible for consequences arising from delays that are outside our reasonable control.

5. Confidentiality

We treat all client information as confidential. Information shared with us in the course of an engagement will not be disclosed to any third party without your consent, except as required by law, court order, or regulatory obligation, or where disclosure is necessary to progress your matter (for example, submission of documents to a court or government office).

Our obligations of confidentiality continue after the conclusion of an engagement.

Similarly, any confidential information we share with you about our practice, processes, or other matters should be treated with equivalent care.

6. Limitations of Liability

ayothayaxad will carry out your matter with reasonable skill and care. However, outcomes in legal proceedings, government processes, and court decisions are not within our control. We do not undertake, and you should not understand us to undertake, any commitment as to the outcome of your matter.

Our liability to you in connection with any engagement is limited to the fees actually paid to us in respect of that matter. We are not liable for indirect losses, consequential losses, or losses arising from circumstances outside our reasonable control.

Nothing in these terms limits our liability for fraud, gross negligence, or any liability that cannot be excluded by law.

7. Termination of Engagement

7.1 By you

You may terminate your engagement with us at any time by written notice. Fees for work already completed and disbursements already incurred remain payable. We will discuss the position with you clearly and return your documents promptly.

7.2 By us

We may conclude our involvement in a matter in limited circumstances, including:

• Where we become aware of a conflict of interest that we are unable to manage
• Where you provide misleading information or withhold material facts
• Where fees remain outstanding after reasonable notice
• Where continuing the engagement would require us to act against applicable law or professional obligations

We will provide reasonable notice before concluding our involvement and will cooperate in an orderly handover to alternative counsel where necessary.

8. Website Use

This website is provided for general information purposes. Content is reviewed periodically but may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice specific to your circumstances.

You may not use this website for any unlawful purpose or in a manner that could harm the practice or others. You may not reproduce, redistribute, or repurpose content from this website without our prior written consent.

We are not responsible for the content of external websites linked from this site, and a link does not constitute an endorsement.

9. Governing Law

These terms and any engagement between you and ayothayaxad are governed by the laws of Thailand. Any dispute that cannot be resolved amicably between the parties will be subject to the jurisdiction of the Thai courts.

Where you are resident outside Thailand, these terms nonetheless apply in full to any legal engagement conducted in Thailand on your behalf.

10. Contact

Questions about these terms, or the basis of an engagement, should be directed to: