Co. Laois
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Eimear Dunne · Solicitor · Family · Portlaoise
1 Coote Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 A7PK
Runs a Portlaoise practice founded in 2011 that gives advice in family law, conveyancing and employment law, and represents clients in the District, Circuit and High Courts.
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 Portlaoise, that's Portlaoise 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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