People searching for a family law solicitor in Wicklow Town are often trying to work out what to do next after a relationship has broken down, or where things stand with children or finances. As the county town of Wicklow, with Rathnew just a few kilometres away and Ashford and Glenealy also close by, this is an area we hear from regularly. Richard O’Shea at Family Law Solutions advises clients here on separation, divorce, custody and access, maintenance, mediation and related family law matters.
In our experience, the choices people make in the first few weeks of a family law matter often shape everything that follows. Whether that is how correspondence is handled, what is agreed informally with a former partner, or what records are kept of arrangements involving children, small decisions at the start can either simplify matters later or create complications that take time to untangle.
We cannot tell you in advance how any particular case will turn out, and we would be cautious of anyone who claims they can. What we can do is set out the options available to you under current family law, explain what each one generally involves, and help you think through which approach suits your circumstances before you commit to a course of action.
A first meeting usually works best when there is some structure to it. We generally ask clients to gather relevant documents in advance, such as correspondence relating to the family home, financial statements, and anything already agreed or proposed regarding children or maintenance. This is not about arriving with everything perfectly organised, but about giving us enough of a picture to advise properly from the outset.
On the day itself, we talk through your situation, outline the legal options that may apply, and discuss what the next practical steps would look like. There is no obligation to proceed after that conversation. Some people need time to think things over, and that is entirely reasonable given what is usually at stake.
Wicklow Town sits at the heart of a county where family law needs arise in much the same way as anywhere else, whether that involves a house in Wicklow Town itself, a farm outside Rathnew, or an arrangement for children shared between Ashford and Glenealy. We work with clients from across this part of County Wicklow and do not expect anyone to already know how the legal process works before they contact us.
Family Law Solutions is run by Mary Molloy & Company Solicitors, with offices in Dublin 7 and in Kilkenny. Clients from Wicklow Town and the surrounding area contact us through the website, and matters are handled directly by Richard O’Shea.
Clients contact us through the website’s contact page to arrange a consultation, and we discuss with you how that consultation can best take place given your circumstances. We advise clients from Wicklow Town and across the surrounding area.
We advise on separation, divorce, child custody and access, child maintenance, mediation, prenuptial agreements and surrogacy law. The right approach for your situation depends on your individual circumstances, so it is worth discussing the details with us directly.
This depends on the complexity of the case, whether both parties are in agreement on the main issues, and whether court involvement is needed. We can give you a clearer sense of timing once we understand the specifics of your situation at a consultation.
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.
