Dungarvan and the towns close to it, including Abbeyside and Ballinacourty, fall within the area we cover as a family law solicitor in Dungarvan, and most people who get in touch with us are trying to work out what a separation, a custody arrangement or a maintenance question will actually mean for their day-to-day life. We advise by consultation rather than from a local office, so the work is built around clear communication and proper preparation rather than proximity.
The matters raised by clients in this part of County Waterford are not unusual, but each one depends heavily on the detail of the family circumstances involved. We deal with separation and divorce, arrangements for children including custody and access, child maintenance, mediation between separating couples, prenuptial agreements entered into before marriage, and surrogacy law. Some clients come to us before any decision has been made, simply wanting to understand their options.
Others have already reached a point where they need a document drafted, a position explained to the other party, or a dispute about children brought to some kind of resolution. We do not predict how a particular case will turn out, because the position depends on the circumstances and current law, but we can explain the process clearly enough that the decisions in front of you become easier to make.
Once you contact us through the website, we ask for a short outline of the situation so Richard O’Shea can get a sense of what is involved before the consultation itself. That might include the length of the relationship or marriage, whether children are involved, and whether there is already correspondence or a court date to work around. None of this needs to be polished, it simply helps the first meeting focus on what matters.
At the consultation we go through your circumstances in more detail, explain the options realistically available to you, and set out what documents or information would be useful going forward. How the matter proceeds after that, and what it is likely to cost, depends on what is actually involved, so we discuss that openly once we understand your situation rather than quoting a figure in advance.
Dungarvan sits roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Waterford city, and we act for clients here alongside people in Abbeyside, Ballinacourty and Ballinroad, each only a short distance away. Family circumstances do not stop at a townland boundary, and we are used to working with clients across this stretch of County Waterford, whether a case is being dealt with locally or has connections elsewhere in Ireland.
Because Family Law Solutions works with clients by consultation, arranged through our contact page, where you are based in the Dungarvan area has little bearing on how the matter is handled. What matters more is getting a clear account of your situation early on, so we discuss it with you properly rather than working from assumptions.
Consultations are arranged to suit the client, and we discuss the most practical way to meet once you make contact. The details depend on your situation, so it is best raised when you first get in touch through the website.
Costs depend on what is involved, such as whether the matter is contested, how many issues need to be resolved, and how much documentation is required. We discuss this openly during the consultation once we understand your circumstances, rather than giving a figure in advance.
It helps to have a general outline of your family circumstances, any relevant correspondence, and details of any court dates already set. We will tell you if anything further is needed once we understand the specifics of your case.
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.
