What working with
Metta Counsel offers you
From the first conversation to the final document — calm, careful, and built around your situation.
Back to HomeSix Reasons Families Choose Us
Each one reflects something specific about how we work, not a slogan.
Focused Expertise in Thai Family Law
Our team works exclusively in family matters under Thai law. This is not a side practice — it is all we do, which means our knowledge stays current and specific.
- Thai family code fluency
- Cross-border family situations
- Bangkok family court familiarity
Complete Confidentiality
Every detail shared with us remains protected. We follow strict data handling procedures and never discuss client matters outside the advising relationship.
- Secure document storage
- No third-party disclosure
- Private consultation rooms
Written Clarity After Every Meeting
You leave every session with a written summary of the options discussed and next steps considered. Nothing important stays buried in conversation.
- Plain English summaries
- No legal jargon
- Useful for future reference
Your Pace, Your Timeline
We do not set calendars that suit us and ask families to fit around them. Decisions move when you are ready — particularly when children or complex emotions are involved.
- No artificial urgency
- Flexible scheduling in Bangkok
- Saturday availability by arrangement
Children's Wellbeing at the Centre
When children are part of a family's situation, every recommendation we make is shaped by what serves them. This shapes our language, our documents, and our approach to mediation.
- Child-centred custody framing
- Development-aware guidance
- Court-aligned documentation
Transparent, Fair Pricing
Our services are priced clearly in Thai Baht and explained before any work begins. There are no hidden additions. What we quote is what you pay.
- From ฿1,500 for a first session
- No hidden costs
- Quoted in full before we begin
A Closer Look at What We Offer
Each benefit has a concrete meaning in the way we work with families.
Professional Expertise
Metta Counsel's team holds specific qualifications in Thai family law and has accumulated more than a combined twenty years of experience in Bangkok family matters. We are members of the Lawyers Council of Thailand and keep our knowledge current through structured review.
Our exclusive focus on family legal work means we are not generalists who handle family cases occasionally. Every situation we see relates to our core practice, which sharpens our understanding over time.
What this means for you
- Advice grounded in real Thai family court experience
- Knowledge of how Thai family judges approach custody decisions
- Familiarity with cross-border considerations for international families
- Documentation that meets Thai family court standards
What this means for you
- A named adviser who handles your matter personally
- Consultations in English or Thai
- Response to queries within one working day
- No handoffs to staff unfamiliar with your situation
Service Excellence
We keep our caseload deliberately small so that each family receives direct, consistent attention. The person you speak to in your first session is the same person who handles your matter throughout.
Responses to client queries are provided within one working day. We also offer early morning or Saturday appointments by arrangement for families who find standard office hours difficult.
Value and Pricing
Our pricing is structured so that a family can engage at a level that suits their situation. A first conversation at ฿1,500 covers the full initial consultation and a written summary. Families do not need to commit to a larger service before understanding what they need.
All prices are discussed openly before work begins, and there are no additions that were not agreed in advance. We believe clear pricing is part of the respect we owe the families who come to us.
Service pricing
How We Compare
A straightforward look at how a family-focused practice differs from more general legal services.
| What to consider | Typical general legal services | Metta Counsel |
|---|---|---|
| Practice focus | Family is one of many practice areas | Family law exclusively |
| Language of service | Often Thai-only or through translation | English and Thai throughout |
| Written summary after consultation | Rarely included as standard | Included in every service |
| Consultation pace | Driven by office schedule | Driven by the family's readiness |
| Pricing transparency | Often billed by hour with variable additions | Fixed, disclosed in advance |
| Child wellbeing framework | Applied inconsistently | Structured into every custody matter |
What Sets Metta Counsel Apart
Every consultation ends with a written record
This is standard practice at Metta Counsel, not an optional extra. You leave knowing what was discussed and what options exist.
Cooperative routes prioritised over adversarial ones
Where families can resolve matters cooperatively, we help them do so. Conflict is not our default. This often leads to faster and less costly outcomes.
Full English-language service in Bangkok
International families and expatriates can participate in every part of the process without relying on a separate interpreter for legal consultations.
Entry point with no further obligation
The ฿1,500 first conversation carries no expectation that you will proceed further. It exists so families can understand their situation with no pressure to act.
Recognition and Milestones
A few markers of the work we have done and the trust families have placed in us.
11+
Years in Bangkok family law
340+
Families supported
94%
Cooperative resolutions achieved
3
Languages served (EN, TH, ZH)
Lawyers Council of Thailand
Full membership in good standing since 2014
Bangkok Family Law Forum
Contributing member; participated in 2024 mediation standards working group
Client Confidentiality Certified
Data handling practices independently reviewed in May 2025
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