Family law matters touch every part of life at once, home, finances and children, and people searching for a family law solicitor in Greystones usually want plain, practical guidance rather than legal jargon. Richard O’Shea at Family Law Solutions advises clients in Greystones and the surrounding County Wicklow towns of Delgany, Kilcoole and Kilmacanogue. Wherever in the area you are based, you can make contact through our website to arrange a consultation about your situation.
Most calls we take from this part of Wicklow fall into a small number of categories. A couple may have separated and need to work out arrangements for children, property or maintenance. A marriage may have reached the point where divorce is being considered, and someone wants to understand what that actually involves before committing to anything. In other cases, parents who were never married are trying to sort out custody and access, often without much agreement on either side yet.
We also hear from people earlier than that, before any formal step has been taken. Someone might be thinking about mediation as a way to avoid a drawn-out dispute, or a couple planning to marry might want a prenuptial agreement in place beforehand. Surrogacy arrangements raise their own set of questions too, and these conversations are often best had with a solicitor before decisions are made rather than after. None of this depends on where in Wicklow you live, but it does help to speak to someone early.
There is no set formula for starting, but a short conversation about your circumstances is usually the first useful step. We will ask about the background, who else is involved, and what outcome you are hoping to work towards, though we never promise a particular result since that depends on the facts and the law as it applies to your situation. From there we can explain what a consultation would cover and what, if anything, you should bring with you.
If you already have documents such as correspondence, financial statements or anything relating to existing arrangements for children, it is worth gathering these together before we meet, though it is not essential to have everything sorted in advance. The position on timing, process and what is realistic will depend on your circumstances, and we would rather talk that through properly than guess at it on a website. The quickest way to start is through the contact page on our site.
Greystones sits in County Wicklow, within the area covered by Wicklow County Council, about 18 kilometres north of Wicklow town. We also hear from clients in the smaller towns nearby, including Delgany, Kilcoole and Kilmacanogue, and family circumstances do not always respect those town boundaries, so we are happy to discuss a matter wherever in this part of Wicklow you happen to live.
Family Law Solutions is run through Mary Molloy & Company Solicitors, with offices in Dublin 7 and in Kilkenny. Clients from Greystones and elsewhere in County Wicklow contact us through the website, and we take it from there.
You can start by getting in touch through our contact page, and we will explain how matters are usually handled from there. The right approach depends on your circumstances, so it is best discussed directly rather than assumed in advance.
This depends entirely on the circumstances, including whether both parties agree on the main issues. We can explain the general shape of the process once we understand your situation, but we would not put a timeframe on it without that context.
It helps to have a general outline of your circumstances, and any relevant documents such as correspondence or financial details if you have them. It is not essential to have everything organised beforehand, and we can guide you on what is actually needed once we know more about your matter.
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.
