People searching for a family law solicitor in Blanchardstown are often dealing with a separation, a dispute about children, or questions about maintenance that have become harder to put off. Blanchardstown sits within the Dublin 15 postal district, in Fingal, and we take instructions from clients here by phone, email and through the contact page on our website before arranging a meeting that suits them. The work is the same whether the matter started last week or has been building for years, and getting it in front of a solicitor early usually makes the rest of the process more manageable.
Once you contact us, we ask some basic questions about your situation so we understand what stage things are at and what sort of advice you need. That might be a separation that has not yet been discussed with a spouse, a disagreement over access to children, or a maintenance arrangement that needs to be reviewed. We then arrange a consultation, usually over the phone or by video call in the first instance, though in-person meetings can be set up at one of our offices if that works better for you.
During that consultation, Richard O’Shea will talk through the options available given your circumstances and explain, in plain terms, what each route involves, whether that is negotiation, mediation, or an application to court. We do not promise a particular result, because family law outcomes depend on the facts of each case and on current law, but we aim to give you a realistic sense of what lies ahead so you can make informed decisions.
Because Family Law Solutions acts for clients from anywhere in Ireland, we are used to working around people’s jobs, childcare and other commitments rather than asking them to fit around ours. For someone in Blanchardstown, that might mean an evening call, a meeting arranged at our Dublin office, or correspondence by email as a matter develops. There is no need to travel further than suits you before a first conversation has taken place.
To make that first conversation useful, it helps to have some basic documents ready, such as recent correspondence relating to the family situation, details of any existing arrangements for children or finances, and a short written timeline of events if the matter has history to it. None of this needs to be perfect. Part of the first meeting is working out together what is actually needed and what can wait.
Blanchardstown falls within the Fingal local authority area, and we regularly advise clients from this part of County Dublin, including people living in Castleknock, Mulhuddart and Clonsilla, all within a few kilometres of Blanchardstown itself. Many of the family circumstances we see here are similar across these neighbouring areas, from separating couples working out arrangements for children to parents who need a maintenance agreement put on a clearer footing.
We do not have a premises in Blanchardstown, but that has little bearing on how the work is actually done. Most of the early conversations happen by phone or video call, and meetings can be arranged at one of our offices when that is useful. What matters is that you can reach a solicitor who understands the kind of matter you are dealing with and can explain your options clearly.
No, we do not have an office in Blanchardstown. We generally start with a phone or video consultation, and in-person meetings can be arranged at one of our offices if that suits you better.
We try to arrange an initial conversation as soon as practically possible once you get in touch through our website. The exact timing can depend on the nature of your enquiry and how much information you can provide at the outset.
We advise on separation, divorce, child custody and access, child maintenance, mediation, prenuptial agreements and surrogacy law. The right approach for your situation depends on your circumstances, so it is best discussed directly with us.
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.
