People in Finglas who contact a family law solicitor in Finglas are usually dealing with a change at home that needs to be sorted out properly, whether that is a separation, a question over access to children, or how maintenance should work going forward. Richard O’Shea at Family Law Solutions advises clients from Finglas, Dublin 11 and the wider Dublin City local authority area, and takes the time to understand the particular circumstances of each family before setting out the options.
In our experience, a family law matter tends to go more smoothly when advice is sought before letters are exchanged, assumptions are made, or an informal arrangement is treated as fixed. Once two people have settled into a routine around children, finances or who stays in the family home, it can take more effort to move things onto a proper footing later. Getting a clear, honest picture of the facts early, including what is agreed, what is disputed and what paperwork exists, puts you in a stronger position whichever direction the matter takes.
This does not mean rushing into formal proceedings. Many matters are resolved through negotiation or mediation rather than through court, and the right approach depends on how the other party is behaving, what is realistic for your family, and what matters most to you. We talk through those choices with clients at the outset so that decisions are made deliberately, not by default.
A first meeting works best when you bring whatever documents you already have, even if the collection feels incomplete. That might include correspondence with the other party, details of children’s schooling or routine, information about the family home or any tenancy, and a note of income and outgoings if finances are part of the picture. We will tell you what else is needed once we understand the matter, rather than asking for everything at once.
After that first conversation, we set out in plain terms what the likely next steps are and what we will need from you to take them. Some matters move quickly once instructions are clear, others take longer because they depend on the other side’s response or on information that has to be gathered. We keep clients updated as the matter progresses so there are no surprises about what stage things are at.
Finglas falls within the Dublin City local authority area, and we advise clients here as part of the wider Dublin City area we cover, alongside nearby Ballymun, Glasnevin and Cabra. Whether a client is based in Dublin 11 itself or just over the boundary in one of those neighbouring areas, the approach to a family law matter is the same: a clear first conversation, honest advice about the options, and a plan that reflects the actual circumstances of the family involved.
Clients can get in touch from anywhere in Ireland through our website, and matters are handled by Richard O’Shea, solicitor, with appointments arranged to suit.
Our offices are at The Ormond Building in Dublin 7 and at Rose Inn Street in Kilkenny, but clients from Finglas and throughout Ireland can make contact through our website’s contact page to arrange a consultation that suits them.
We advise on separation, divorce, child custody and access, child maintenance, mediation, prenuptial agreements and surrogacy law. The right approach depends on your particular circumstances, so it is best to discuss the details directly with us.
That depends on how you and the other party are communicating and what needs to be resolved. We can talk through both options at a first meeting so you can decide what fits your situation, and the position depends on the circumstances and current law.
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.
