People searching for a family law solicitor in Arklow are often dealing with a separation, a dispute about children, or a question about maintenance that has become harder to manage without advice. Richard O’Shea at Family Law Solutions advises clients across this part of south County Wicklow, including Arklow and the smaller towns around it such as Avoca and Redcross. We work with clients by phone, by video call and in person, so living on the coast rather than close to one of our offices does not limit the advice you can get.
Most people who contact us are not looking for a general explanation of family law. They have a specific situation: a marriage or relationship that has broken down, a disagreement about where children should live or how often they see each parent, or a need to formalise maintenance that has so far been arranged informally. Some are considering separation but have not yet raised it with their partner. Others are further along and need help putting an agreement already discussed into a proper written form.
We also hear from people exploring mediation before any formal step is taken, and from couples who want a prenuptial agreement in place before marrying. Each of these starts from a different point, so the first conversation is usually about understanding what has actually happened in your situation and what you are hoping to achieve, rather than giving a generic account of the law. The position in any individual case depends on the circumstances, and that is something we work through with you rather than assume in advance.
Before we meet, it helps to have a general sense of your financial position, any arrangements already in place for children, and any documents connected to the marriage or relationship, such as correspondence about separation or existing maintenance payments. You do not need to arrive with a finished file. Part of our job is helping you work out what is relevant and what can wait.
Once we understand the facts, we can set out the realistic options available and what each would involve in practice, including timeframes and the steps that typically follow. We do not promise a particular result, because family law matters turn on individual circumstances and current law, but we can give you a clear, honest sense of the road ahead so that decisions are made with proper information rather than guesswork.
Arklow sits on the Wicklow coast, roughly 22 km south of Wicklow town, and we take instructions from clients here along with those in Avoca, Redcross and Barndarrig. Many of the family situations we deal with in this part of County Wicklow involve couples who have built a life locally, often with children in local schools or property that needs to be dealt with as part of a separation, so understanding the practical side of a case matters as much as the legal side.
We do not have an office in Arklow itself. Our offices are in Dublin 7 and in Kilkenny, but clients from Arklow and the surrounding area contact us through the website and we arrange consultations by phone, video call or in person as suits the case. Distance from an office has not been a barrier for clients in this area, and we would rather discuss how to make a consultation work for you than have that put you off getting in touch.
Not necessarily. We regularly arrange consultations by phone or video call for clients living outside Dublin and Kilkenny, and we can discuss what suits you best when you make contact through the website.
This depends entirely on the circumstances, including whether both parties agree on the main issues such as finances and arrangements for children. We can give you a realistic sense of timing once we understand your situation, but we cannot state a fixed timeframe in advance.
Yes, we regularly help couples who have reached broad agreement put that into a proper legal form. It is worth getting advice even where things seem settled, so that the agreement reflects the law correctly and holds up over time.
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.
