A family law solicitor in Lismore is usually contacted at a point when a relationship has broken down and practical decisions need to be made about children, money or a shared home. Lismore sits in west County Waterford, within easy reach of Cappoquin and Ballyduff, and Richard O’Shea at Family Law Solutions advises clients from this part of the county on separation, divorce, custody and access, maintenance, mediation and related matters. There is no local office involved; the work is done through consultation, arranged by contacting the firm directly.
In our experience, family law matters tend to go more smoothly when the basic facts are set out early: what income and assets are involved, what arrangements exist for any children, and what each party actually wants to achieve. Gathering this information before the first meeting, rather than during it, saves time and lets us give advice that reflects your real circumstances rather than a general outline.
We do not promise a particular outcome, because the position depends on the circumstances and on current law, and every family situation is different. What we can do is help you understand the options available to you, whether that is separation, divorce, mediation or a more formal court process, and explain what each of those routes would mean for you in practice before you commit to one.
Before meeting us, it helps to bring together anything relevant to your situation: documents relating to income, property or savings, details of any existing custody or access arrangements, and a short note of the main issues you want to raise. You do not need everything organised perfectly; we will tell you if something further is needed once we understand your case.
A first meeting is generally used to listen to your situation, ask the questions we need answered, and set out the realistic steps open to you. From there, depending on what you decide, the matter might move towards mediation, negotiation between solicitors, or a more formal application. We will explain what is involved at each stage and what it is likely to require of you.
Lismore lies in County Waterford, roughly 58 km west of Waterford city, with Cappoquin and Ballygally each around 6 km away and Ballyduff a short distance further on. Clients from these towns, and from Lismore itself, contact Family Law Solutions for advice on the same range of family law matters, from separation and divorce through to custody, access and mediation.
We do not hold an office in Lismore; appointments are arranged through the firm’s offices in Kilkenny or Dublin, or by whatever means of contact suits you best once you reach us through the website. What matters is that clients across west Waterford can get the same advice and the same level of attention regardless of where they are based.
Appointments are generally arranged to suit the client, and the firm advises people from across County Waterford and elsewhere in Ireland. The best way to find out how a consultation would work for your situation is to contact us through the website.
This depends entirely on the circumstances, including whether both parties agree on the main issues and how straightforward the finances and any arrangements for children are. We can give you a realistic sense of timing once we understand your situation.
It helps to bring any documents relating to income, property or savings, along with a note of the main issues you want to discuss, such as custody, access or maintenance. If something is missing, we will let you know what else is needed as the matter develops.
Taking the first step is often the hardest part. Our team is here to listen, advise, and support you – with no pressure and no jargon. Contact us today to arrange your initial consultation with one of our specialist divorce solicitors in Dublin and Kilkenny.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Your position depends on your circumstances and the current law; please get advice on your own situation. In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.
