Co. Galway
2 solicitors whose firms cover family work in and around Tuam. 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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Daniel G. McGrath · Principal · Family · Tuam
Dublin Road, Tuam, Co. Galway
Principal of a Tuam practice he started in 1993, which handles conveyancing, probate and estates, family law, court work and personal injury claims. He deals with the firm's District Court matters himself.
Eric Gleeson · Founder · Family · Tuam
ACC House, Shop Street, Tuam, Co. Galway
A Tuam native who set up his own practice in 2012, mainly specialising in conveyancing, litigation, landlord and tenant and family law. Holds a Law Society Diploma in Commercial Conveyancing.
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 Tuam, that's Tuam 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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