Vaughan Verdict & Co.
Family law solicitor Ireland

Family law that puts people first.

When family relationships break down, a clear-headed legal advocate can protect your children, your home, and your future. Vaughan Verdict & Co. gives direct advice on divorce representation, child custody advice, domestic violence injunctions, and cohabitation agreements.

Talk to us in confidence. We keep the next step simple.

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Private
Initial call or office meeting
Fast
Emergency court applications when needed
Clear
Advice on rights, steps, and timing
Our family law services

Clear work, done early.

We handle the main family court issues that cause the most stress. Each matter gets the right pace, the right papers, and the right warning about what can happen next.

Divorce and judicial separation

We prepare the case, explain the timeline, and deal with asset division, maintenance, and court documents in plain English.

Child custody, guardianship, access

Child custody advice starts with the facts on care, school runs, contact, and the current parenting pattern. We use mediation where it helps.

Maintenance and support

We deal with spousal maintenance, child maintenance, and financial disclosure so the figures are based on real income and real needs.

Cohabitation agreements

For unmarried couples, a cohabitation agreement can set out property, bills, and what happens if the relationship ends.

Domestic violence protection

We apply for safety orders, barring orders, and interim barring orders. These applications can move fast when protection is needed.

Prenuptial agreements

We draft agreements that deal with property, savings, and expectations before marriage, with the risks set out clearly.

Child custody advice

What matters is the child.

Irish family law looks at guardianship, custody, and access in practical terms. We focus on the child’s routine, who has been doing the day-to-day care, and how to keep contact stable.

Short point. We push for agreement where it protects the child.

  • We explain guardianship, custody, and access before papers are filed.
  • We handle relocation issues and international access disputes.
  • We prepare for court if mediation does not settle the dispute.
  • We support Legal Aid applications where eligibility applies.

Fast facts

Mediation first, when it keeps things moving.

Prepared for court when talks fail.

Cross-border issues

We deal with travel, relocation, and international contact where a parent lives outside Ireland.

No guesswork. Just the next legal step.

Protection from domestic violence

We act fast.

Safety orders, barring orders, and interim barring orders can be urgent. We handle these applications with care, keep the process confidential, and move quickly when there is a real risk at home.

If you need immediate help, call now.

Urgent court applications within hours where the facts justify it.
Sensitive handling from the first call.
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Cohabitation and modern families

Put the agreement in writing.

Under the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010, unmarried partners can have rights and obligations that surprise people. We set out the position before a dispute starts.

  • Cohabitation agreements for property, savings, and day-to-day expenses.
  • Advice for separation where the couple is not married.
  • Clear steps if one partner wants to protect an asset before moving in together.
What clients ask us

Family law questions answered

How long does divorce take in Ireland?

It depends on whether the financial issues and children’s arrangements are agreed. A case with missing papers or a dispute on assets takes longer.

Can I get custody if I'm not married?

Yes, custody and access can be dealt with for unmarried parents. Guardianship rights need separate attention, and the facts matter.

What is a judicial separation?

It is a court process that recognises the relationship has broken down and deals with the financial and family arrangements without ending the marriage.

How much does a family law solicitor cost?

The cost depends on urgency, the amount of disclosure, and whether the matter settles or goes to court. We explain fees before work starts.

Talk in confidence

Let’s deal with the next step.

Call Vaughan Verdict & Co. for divorce representation, child custody advice, cohabitation agreements, or domestic violence injunctions. We will listen, ask the right questions, and tell you what can happen next.

West Pier, Dún Laoghaire, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Ireland