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About us.

The Family Practice is a family law solicitors firm in Dublin that was set up with a simple mission. To help people through Divorces where assets are involved. It was established by partners who between them have more than 32 years of experience as solicitors, in the courts’ system and in family law in Ireland,  to the extent of tutoring in Family Law for the Law Society. We bring this combination of knowledge and real-world practical and tactical experience to bear for clients, guiding them through the process, always recognising the humanity behind cases. But first, it’s important to know why you need a family law solicitor when there are assets involved.

Why do you need a Family Law Solicitor when there are Assets?

If you have a property, a pension, or other assets and are divorcing, you need a family law solicitor. The reason is simple. People think that divorces are all about the family home, but in fact, other assets, for example, a pension, can be even more valuable. The courts in Ireland know this and want to ensure equity, so any divorce agreement must be court-approved. We are experts in this process. Securing the best future for you is our priority.

Why clients choose us?

Why clients choose us?

At The Family Practice, we mean it when we say we are different. We really want to deliver Good Divorce Outcomes for Good People when a marriage breaks down.

Here’s what that means in reality:

Experience.

You are new to this experience so you need someone in your corner who knows the lay of the land. We have 15 years of experience as Family Law Solicitors in Dublin and know the court process and players very well. We know when to fight and when to agree, when to talk and when to listen.

Honesty

While we will always be your champion, that requires honesty. Part of our job is to advise you if your ambitions for this divorce settlement are unrealistic.  It’s a simple fact that where one house becomes two, both parties’ financial situations are inevitably reduced. The question is how to make the best of the situation.

Your Sword…

While it’s nice to be nice, there is a time to compromise and a time to fight. Be under no illusions, when you work with us, we have only one goal, to get you the best outcome. If this makes us unpopular with another family law solicitor or your ex-partner, so be it.

…and your shield

We also want to protect you for your appearance in court. We do this by preparing you, explaining what will be expected, and making sure we have all your divorce and asset documents in order. We want you to know that afterward, you will be sure that you have done everything that you can

Knowledge

We know you want us to understand your situation, but we would impress on you one key point. Judges can only decide your case based on what the law says they can take into account. Your partner may have been a terrible partner, but the court is fundamentally not deciding on who was a better spouse, but what is the fairest way to split the marital assets.

Communication

We know that a common view is that divorce lawyers only speak to clients to ask for money. But a lot of the time, we are working on your case but you can’t see it, so don’t see the value of the work. So, we promise to keep you informed at all stages as to exactly where we are in getting your case to the finishing line.

A Modern Family Law Service

We know that you have busy lives. We try to accommodate meetings by trying to have meetings by video, doing as much as possible through email, and minimizing unnecessary paperwork. Where we must meet in person, we will be very clear as to what you need to bring, who you are meeting, and why you are meeting them.

A Local Family Law Solicitor in Dublin City Centre

Our divorce solicitors firm in Dublin is located at The Ormond Building, 31-36 Ormond Quay Upper, just a short walk from O’Connell St. So if you’re looking for a local, Dublin Family Law Solicitors that specializes in assets, we will be a great fit.

What we can’t do for you?

We can’t settle scores

We know you may feel this is your opportunity for settling scores. Unfortunately, the legal process is simply to divide the assets of the marriage. Our goal is the best possible financial outcome. Pursuing any other goal before a busy judge can hinder a good result when it comes to the divorce settlement.

We can’t do this without you

Yes, you are paying us, but a successful outcome is also down to you. We need your input right through the process, from being honest as to goals to providing documentation to being on time at meetings. We can only provide you with the best outcome if you provide us with everything required.

We can’t control everything

Judges are human, opposing lawyers have different ways of working, and ex-partners have different outlooks. We have tried to create a simple process, but there are variables. For example, should your ex-spouse hinder the process, it will take longer and cost more. Unfortunately, the courts do not financially punish such spouses.

We require payment upfront

To provide the family law service that we do for the price we do, we require payment of each stage in advance. We cannot wait until the conclusion of the case as this compromises our ability to advise you. We recommend that you discuss options with your financial institution.

Partners at the Family Practice

Catriona O'Rourke - Partner at The Family Practice

Catriona O’ Rourke

Partner
Jeremy Ring Partner at The Family Practice

Jeremy Ring

Partner

Catriona and Jeremy are both Family Law Solicitors based in Dublin.

They have a wide range of experience with helping local people reach optimal resolutions in their divorce settlements, as well as a deep, hands-on knowledge of the court system here in Ireland.

Next Steps

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