People in Celbridge come to us at different stages of a family matter, some early on when they just want to understand their options, others once a separation or custody question has already become difficult. A family law solicitor in Celbridge needs to be reachable and clear about process, and that is how Richard O’Shea at Family Law Solutions works with clients from this part of County Kildare.
The direction a family law matter takes often depends less on the eventual court outcome and more on decisions made in the first few weeks. Getting clear advice about where you stand, what documents you need to gather and what the realistic choices are can prevent a situation from becoming more complicated than it needs to be. This applies whether the matter involves separation, divorce, questions about where children will live, or arrangements for maintenance.
We cannot tell you in advance how a court would decide a particular case, and we would not promise any particular result. What we can do is set out the options available under current family law, explain what each one involves in practice, and help you think through what matters most to you and, where children are involved, to them. That groundwork, done properly at the outset, tends to make everything that follows more manageable.
Before a first meeting, it helps to have a general sense of your financial position, any existing agreements or court orders, and the practical arrangements currently in place for children if that applies to your situation. You do not need to have everything organised perfectly. We will tell you what is useful to bring and what can wait until later.
During the meeting itself, we listen to what has happened and what you are hoping to achieve, then explain the routes open to you, which might include negotiation, mediation, or in some cases an application to court. Clients from Celbridge can arrange this meeting through our website’s contact page, and matters are handled personally by Richard O’Shea rather than being passed between different people as the case progresses.
Celbridge sits close to Leixlip, Ardclough and Straffan, all within a few kilometres, and we work with clients across this stretch of north Kildare as well as further afield in the county. The town falls within County Kildare, roughly sixteen kilometres north-east of Naas, and family law matters here are handled with the same approach we bring to clients across Ireland, whatever town or county they are contacting us from.
Wherever you are in or around Celbridge, you can get in touch through the website and arrange a time to talk through your situation. There is no requirement to travel to a particular office before that conversation starts.
No. Family Law Solutions has offices in Dublin 7 and Kilkenny, and there is no office in Celbridge. We work with clients from Celbridge and the surrounding area, and consultations are arranged through our website’s contact page.
We advise on separation, divorce, child custody and access, child maintenance, mediation, prenuptial agreements and surrogacy law. If your situation touches on more than one of these, we can talk through how they fit together in a first meeting.
The simplest way is to contact us through the Family Law Solutions website, where you can arrange a consultation with Richard O’Shea. He will ask you some initial questions about your situation so the first meeting can be used as productively as possible.
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.
Reviewed by Richard O’Shea. Last reviewed 2026-10-11.
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.