Family & Succession
Legal Paternity
Establishing — or disputing — paternity where it is contested, and dealing with what follows either way.
Talk to us
Tell us the situation and we will tell you what we think you should do — and what it will cost.
Who this is for
- Fathers denied acknowledgement of a child
- Mothers seeking to establish a father’s legal responsibility
- Men disputing a claim of paternity
- Families dealing with inheritance questions
What we handle
Scope of work
Paternity petitions and defences
Court-ordered DNA testing
Consequential support and custody claims
Correction of birth records
Inheritance and nationality implications
How it works
How we run the matter
- Assessment of evidence and objectives
- Petition filed with the Family Court
- DNA testing arranged through an accredited laboratory
- Hearing
- Order and registration of the result
Documents to prepare
- Birth certificate
- Identification of all parties
- Communications relating to the child
- Financial records showing any support paid
- Existing DNA results
Common questions
Lawyers for this matter
Founding Partner
Chanin Taongern
40+ years of courtroom and advisory experience
Partner
Pongsanan Taongern
Modern legal practice, business advisory and international client support
Official sources
The Thai authorities and legislation this work is carried out under. Requirements change; we confirm the current position for your matter.
- District offices (Amphoe) — marriage, divorce and family registration
- Civil and Commercial Code — family and succession books
- Central Juvenile and Family Court and provincial family courts
- Department of Lands — transfer of inherited immovable property (dol.go.th)
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