Anyone searching for a family law solicitor in Kilkenny City is usually dealing with a change at home, whether that is a separation, a question over access to children, or working out what maintenance should look like. We advise clients from an office at 2 Rose Inn Street, right in the city, so this is a matter of coming in to talk the situation through rather than explaining things over the phone from a distance. Richard O’Shea handles these matters and can set out, in plain terms, what the law says and what your options actually are.
Most enquiries we get from clients in Kilkenny City fall into a small number of categories. A couple may have agreed to separate and need the arrangement put into a proper legal form, covering where the children live, how access works, and how finances are divided. Others are further along, perhaps already separated for some time, and are now considering divorce or need to revisit an arrangement that no longer reflects their circumstances.
We also see a good number of people who are not sure a court is involved at all yet. They want to understand their position before deciding anything, or they are trying mediation first and want advice alongside it. Some come to us about a prenuptial agreement before a marriage, or with questions that touch on surrogacy law. Whatever stage you are at, the starting point is usually the same: a clear conversation about the facts of your situation and what the current law means for you.
Getting a family law matter moving usually begins with gathering together the basic documents and facts: details of income and assets, any existing arrangements for children, and a clear account of how the relationship has broken down. You do not need to have all of this organised before you contact us. Part of the first meeting is working out together what is relevant and what can wait.
From there, the pace of a case depends heavily on whether both sides are broadly in agreement or whether matters are contested. Some arrangements can be reached through negotiation or mediation and recorded in a formal agreement. Others need to go through court, and the position on timing and process depends on the circumstances and current law, which is something we go through with you rather than guess at in advance.
Family Law Solutions, the practice area site of Mary Molloy & Company Solicitors, has an office at 2 Rose Inn Street in Kilkenny City itself, alongside the firm’s Dublin office in Dublin 7. That means clients in the city can arrange to meet in person rather than relying on phone and post. We also act for people living just outside the city, in Clonmoran, Danesfort and Bennettsbridge, all within a few kilometres of the centre, as well as further afield across County Kilkenny.
Family law matters do not always stay confined to one address, particularly where children move between two homes or where a couple has since moved apart within the county. Having an office in Kilkenny City itself means we are generally well placed to deal with whichever local authority processes or local arrangements come up in your case.
We have an office at 2 Rose Inn Street in Kilkenny City, so clients based here can meet with us locally rather than travelling to Dublin. You can get in touch through the contact page to arrange a suitable time.
That depends on your circumstances, including how much agreement there already is between you and the other party. Many people use mediation alongside legal advice, and we can talk through which approach fits your situation at a first meeting.
It helps to bring any existing written agreements, basic details of income and assets, and a short written account of the background, but you do not need everything prepared in advance. We will tell you what else is useful once we understand your situation.
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.
