Family law solicitors in Waterford

Clear and practical legal advice for family matters

At Peter O’Connor & Son LLP, we provide clear and practical family law advice to individuals and families in Waterford and the wider south east.

Family law matters can be deeply personal. They may involve your children, home, finances, relationship or future arrangements. We understand that clients often come to us at a difficult time and need advice that is calm, clear and grounded in the law.

We help clients understand their rights, responsibilities and options. Whether you are dealing with separation, divorce, custody, access, guardianship, maintenance or a cohabitation issue, we aim to explain the process in plain English and guide you through each stage.

Family law advice

We advise on a wide range of family law matters, including:

• Separation agreements
• Divorce
• Dissolution of civil partnerships
• Custody
• Access
• Guardianship
• Children’s arrangements
• Maintenance agreements
• Cohabitation agreements
• Civil partnership
• Same-sex couples
• Change of name
• Deed poll
• Birth certificate issues
• Inheritance issues connected with family matters
• Mediation
• Collaborative law

The Courts Service describes family law as covering issues such as separation agreements, judicial separation, divorce, maintenance and arrangements for children, including guardianship, custody and access.

Separation and divorce

We advise clients who are considering separation or divorce, as well as those who have already reached agreement and need legal guidance on how to formalise arrangements.

Separation and divorce can involve several connected issues, including property, finances, maintenance, pensions, succession rights and arrangements for children. We help clients consider these matters carefully and understand the legal and practical consequences.

Our role is to provide clear advice, assist with documentation and help you work towards a resolution that reflects your circumstances.

Children, custody, access and guardianship

Family law issues involving children require particular care. We advise parents and guardians on arrangements relating to custody, access, guardianship and day-to-day care.

We understand that these matters are often sensitive. We aim to provide advice that is practical, child-focused and legally sound, while helping clients understand what steps may be available where agreement cannot be reached.

Maintenance and financial arrangements

We advise on maintenance agreements and financial arrangements following relationship breakdown.

Maintenance may relate to financial support for a spouse, civil partner, cohabitant or child. The Courts Service explains that maintenance concerns financial support for children, a spouse, cohabitant or civil partner.

We can help clients understand what information may be required, what options are available and how financial arrangements may be addressed as part of a broader family law matter.

Mediation and collaborative law

Not every family law matter has to begin with conflict. Where appropriate, mediation or collaborative law may help parties reach agreement in a more constructive way.

Citizens Information explains that family mediation can help separating couples work towards mutually acceptable arrangements. We can advise clients before, during or after mediation so they understand the legal implications of any proposed agreement.

Cohabitation, civil partnership and same-sex couples

We advise clients on legal issues affecting cohabiting couples, civil partners and same-sex couples.

This may include cohabitation agreements, relationship breakdown, property arrangements, financial issues, children’s matters and inheritance concerns. We provide advice tailored to the relationship, the legal status of the parties and the practical issues involved.

Contact our family law solicitors in Waterford

If you need advice on separation, divorce, custody, access, guardianship, maintenance, cohabitation or another family law matter, contact Peter O’Connor & Son LLP.

We provide clear and practical family law advice to clients in Waterford and across the wider south east.