When a family situation changes, people in Raheny searching for a family law solicitor usually want clear, practical advice rather than legal jargon. Richard O’Shea at Family Law Solutions advises clients across Dublin 5 on separation, divorce, custody, access and related matters, with consultations arranged through our website. We work with clients from anywhere in Ireland, including this part of the city.
Most people who get in touch with us for the first time want to know where they stand. Common starting points include whether they need to formally separate before applying for divorce, how arrangements for children are decided, what happens to the family home, and whether mediation might suit their situation better than going through the courts. The honest answer in almost every case is that it depends on the individual circumstances, and that is exactly what a first conversation with us is for.
Some clients come to us already clear about what they want and simply need help putting it into a proper legal form. Others are still working out what matters most to them, whether that is time with their children, financial security, or simply reaching an arrangement without unnecessary conflict. Both starting points are normal, and we structure our advice around where you actually are, not where a template assumes you should be.
Before we meet, it helps to have a general sense of your financial position, any existing arrangements for children, and what you would like to achieve. You do not need formal documents prepared in advance. We will tell you what is useful to bring once we know a little about your situation, and we can talk through the early steps by phone or video call if that suits you better than travelling.
Once we have the full picture, we set out the options available and what each would involve in practice, including mediation where it may be appropriate, so that you can make an informed decision about how to proceed. What matters at this stage is accuracy and clarity rather than speed, since early decisions in a family law matter often shape how the rest of the process unfolds.
Raheny falls within the Dublin City local authority area and sits in the Dublin 5 postal district, close to Kilbarrack, Coolock and Artane. We advise clients throughout this part of Dublin, and arrangements can be made to suit people coming from any of these neighbouring areas without needing to call to an office in person.
Family Law Solutions is the practice-area website of Mary Molloy & Company Solicitors, with offices in Dublin 7 and Kilkenny. Matters involving Raheny clients are handled by Richard O’Shea, solicitor, and consultations can be arranged through our contact page regardless of where in Dublin 5 or the surrounding area you are based.
Not necessarily. We can discuss your situation by phone or video call in the first instance, and arrange any further meetings in a way that suits you. The right approach depends on the nature of your matter, which we can discuss when you get in touch.
This depends on your circumstances and current law, including how long you and your spouse have been living apart. We can go through the options with you at a consultation rather than trying to answer this in general terms.
Mediation is one of the services we advise on, and many family matters can be resolved through agreement rather than court proceedings. Whether that route is suitable depends on your situation, and we can discuss this with you directly.
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.
