Co. Wicklow
2 solicitors whose firms cover family work in and around Bray. Each solicitor was checked on the Law Society of Ireland register on 23–24 October 2026. Getting in touch through Lawvoo is free, with no obligation.
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Catriona Murray · Partner · Family · Bray
95 Main Street, Bray, Co. Wicklow
Partner since the firm was founded in 2006, specialising in personal injuries, general litigation and family law, and a trained mediator and collaborative family law practitioner.
Barry Kenny · Principal Solicitor · Family · Bray
Market Court, Town Hall, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 F3P6
Principal solicitor who specialises in litigation, particularly employment law, personal injuries, family law and product liability, appears regularly in court for clients and has gained considerable expertise in immigration law. A former Defence Forces officer, he practised with William Fry before joining the firm.
Divorce and judicial separation, guardianship, custody and access, maintenance, and safety and barring orders. Family cases in Ireland are heard in private ('in camera'), mostly in the District and Circuit Courts.
Family solicitors across IrelandYou must have lived apart for at least two of the previous three years when proceedings start, there must be no reasonable prospect of reconciliation, and proper provision must exist for each spouse and any children. Judicial separation can be sought after one year living apart, or on other grounds.
Maintenance, guardianship, access and safety or barring orders usually start in the District Court — for Bray, that's Bray Courthouse. Divorce and judicial separation are heard by the Circuit Court. Family cases are held in private. Specialist family court divisions are due to start in phases from January 2027.
Civil legal aid is provided by the Legal Aid Board through its law centres, and family law makes up most of its work. It's means-tested and you usually pay a contribution. The Legal Aid Board's Family Mediation Service is free.
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