RJ ruamjaia Law
A consultation room in Bangkok

◦ ◦   Why ruamjaia Law

What makes working with us different

Family law is not a process that benefits from being rushed. We have built our practice around that belief.

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At a glance

Six reasons clients come to us

A pace set by the people involved

We do not schedule follow-up sessions before the people we are working with are ready. Meetings happen when both parties have had time to reflect on what was last discussed.

Written records after every session

Every meeting produces a clear written summary. Both parties receive the same document, and nothing moves forward until both have had the opportunity to raise questions.

Direct access to qualified attorneys

Clients at ruamjaia Law speak with the attorney handling their matter directly — not with a paralegal or junior staff member acting as an intermediary.

Neutral mediation where appropriate

In property division matters, we act as neutral facilitators — not as advocates for either party. This is made clear at the outset and maintained throughout the process.

Careful handling of sensitive information

All files are stored in encrypted systems with access limited to the professionals working on each matter. Nothing is shared with third parties without written consent.

Fixed fees agreed in writing

Each service has a stated fee that covers the full scope described. Billing is not by the hour, so there is no incentive to extend the process unnecessarily.

In more depth

What each benefit looks like in practice

Professional expertise in Thai family law

The attorneys at ruamjaia Law have worked exclusively in family law since their admission to the Thai Bar. That focus means they are familiar not only with the relevant provisions of the Civil and Commercial Code but also with how those provisions are interpreted in practice at Bangkok's Family Court.

For couples where one or both parties are foreign nationals, our attorneys can advise on how a Thai agreement may interact with the legal framework of another country, and when it is advisable to seek parallel advice abroad.

Expertise includes:

  • Thai Civil & Commercial Code, Books III–V
  • Matrimonial property (Sin Somros) structure and modification
  • Bangkok Family Court procedures and filing requirements
  • Cross-border asset considerations for international couples
  • Mediation practice standards under Thai ADR frameworks

Our process steps:

  1. 1Initial enquiry — no obligation, no fee
  2. 2First consultation to establish scope and confirm the fee
  3. 3Written engagement agreement signed by all parties
  4. 4Working sessions at a pace agreed between all involved
  5. 5Draft document shared separately with each party
  6. 6Final document executed when all parties confirm readiness

A structured process with clear stages

Every matter we handle follows a defined sequence of stages. This is not bureaucratic procedure — it is a way of making sure that nothing is agreed under pressure, and that both parties have genuinely considered each step before the next one begins.

The written engagement agreement at the start of each matter sets out exactly what the fee covers and what would constitute a change in scope. There are no surprises in the billing, and no pressure to complete the process more quickly than the people involved are comfortable with.

Attentive, direct communication

Our practice is small by design. When you contact ruamjaia Law, you reach the attorney working on your matter — not an automated response or a member of staff who will pass your message on. Response times for email and telephone enquiries are within one working day.

We also write to both parties in a matter at the same time, using the same language. Neither party should ever feel that the other has had more access to information about the process than they have.

Service commitments:

  • Response to all enquiries within one working day
  • Direct contact with your attorney at every stage
  • Both parties receive documents simultaneously
  • Sessions summarised in writing by the following working day
  • Office hours include Saturday mornings by arrangement

How we compare

ruamjaia Law versus typical providers

Area Typical large firms ruamjaia Law
Billing model Hourly — meter runs during all contact Fixed fee agreed before work begins
Who handles your matter Assigned to junior staff after intake Qualified attorney throughout
Session records Verbal summaries, or none Written notes shared within one working day
Family law focus One department among many Dedicated practice — our only area
Pace of the process Driven by firm's scheduling needs Set by the clients, not the calendar

What sets us apart

Distinctive features of our practice

Both parties, equal access

In matters involving two parties, we structure our communications so that neither has received information about the process that the other has not also received. Documents go to both at the same time. Session notes go to both. No one reads a draft agreement for the first time in a pressured setting.

Agreements in your own language

Where possible, we draft agreements using the language the couple themselves use to describe their situation — rather than reformulating everything into standard legal phrasing first. The legal effect is the same, but the document is more likely to be understood and honoured over time.

Long-term review, not just completion

Our post-divorce financial review service exists because we recognise that circumstances change. An arrangement that worked well at the time of signing may need revisiting several years later. We offer a structured way to do that without reopening the whole settled matter.

International family experience

Bangkok is home to a large number of internationally mixed couples, and ruamjaia Law has worked with clients from over twenty countries. We are experienced in advising on how Thai agreements interact with other legal systems, and when additional advice from overseas counsel is worth seeking.

Our track record

Milestones and professional recognition

8+

Years of practice

340+

Matters completed

22

Client nationalities served

100%

Family law focus

Lawyers Council of Thailand

Full membership, with ongoing professional development requirements met each year since admission.

Thai Mediation Institute — Certified Practitioner

Certified mediation practice, renewed in April 2025, covering civil and family disputes under Thai ADR standards.

Bangkok International Associates Network

Member since 2019 — a referral network connecting practitioners for cross-border family matters requiring coordinated advice.

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An initial enquiry carries no obligation. We are glad to take the time to understand your situation before discussing whether and how we can help.

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