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Child Custody & Visitation Agreement
Essential clauses for custody arrangements in Thailand — parental rights, visitation schedules, and financial support.
When to Use
When divorcing or separating and children are involved. Use alongside divorce proceedings or as a standalone parenting agreement.
Key Clauses
Custody Type
Sole custody (one parent) or joint custody (shared decision-making). Specify physical custody (where child lives) and legal custody (who makes major decisions).
Visitation Schedule
Detailed schedule for non-custodial parent: weekdays, weekends, holidays, school breaks, and special occasions.
Child Support
Monthly amount, payment date, method, and provisions for adjustment as child grows.
International Travel
Whether child can travel internationally. Require both parents' consent for travel outside Thailand.
Education Decisions
Who decides on schooling, language of instruction, and extracurricular activities.
Relocation Restrictions
Notice requirements if custodial parent wants to move to a different city or country.
Warnings
Courts always prioritize the child's best interests over parental preferences.
International child abduction (taking child out of Thailand without consent) is a criminal offence.
Child support obligations cannot be waived by agreement — courts can override.
Custody agreements should be filed with the court for enforceability.
Professional Legal Assistance
When a matter involves investigation, arrest, detention, litigation, or regulatory action, professional legal representation becomes essential.
Anglo Siam Legal provides experienced legal services across Thailand for both Thai nationals and foreigners.
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