Cross Border Maintenance Case

I’m not a law firm, so I can’t provide legal representation or detailed fee estimates for filing a civil claim in Thailand. For a matter like yours—enforcing a foreign child‑support order in the Thai Family Courts—it’s best to consult an attorney who specializes in cross‑border family law and has experience with Thai procedural rules, recognition of foreign judgments, and interim relief mechanisms. When you speak with a prospective firm, you might ask: Whether they regularly handle enforcement of foreign family‑court orders in Thailand and can use the 2018 Chinese mediation order as evidence. How they would structure the engagement (e.g., an initial assessment, filing, and subsequent enforcement phases) and what typical staged fees look like for each step. If they accept a remote Power of Attorney and what documentation they would need to validate it under Thai law. A qualified Thai lawyer can give you a clear cost outline, explain any available interim measures (such as provisional payments or asset freezes), and advise on the most effective strategy to obtain an enforceable Thai judgment while the respondent remains employed. If you need help locating a reputable practitioner, I can suggest resources or directories that list attorneys with this expertise. Sincerely, Ascendance International Organization

Yes, our firm handles cross-border family law enforcement matters, including cases involving foreign mediation orders and enforcement against respondents residing or employed in Thailand.

1. Filing a civil claim in Thailand

Thailand is not automatically bound to enforce a Chinese mediation order as a foreign judgment. Accordingly, the usual approach is to file a civil claim before the Thai Family Court seeking a Thai judgment for child support and arrears, using the 2018 Chinese mediation order as persuasive documentary evidence of the respondent’s existing obligation and agreed amount. The prior order strengthens the evidentiary foundation but the Thai court must still issue its own enforceable judgment.

2. Strategy for enforceable Thai judgment

Given that the respondent is employed in Thailand, the key objective would be:

- Obtain a Thai Family Court judgment confirming ongoing child support and arrears;

- Seek calculation of outstanding amounts (including unpaid education expenses, if supported by evidence);

- After judgment, proceed with execution measures such as salary garnishment (attachment of wages) through the Legal Execution Department.

If properly structured, enforcement against employment income is typically the most practical and effective route.

3. Interim measures

Thai procedure does allow for certain interim measures (e.g., provisional attachment or temporary orders), but these depend on evidentiary sufficiency and urgency. We would need to review documentation to assess whether interim relief is realistically obtainable in your case.