Home About Us Practice Areas Contact Us Useful Links PRACTICE AREAS        Employment Law Family Law Litigation Accidents Spinal Injuries Section Brain Injuries Section Clinical Negligence Job Opportunities Legal Charges Information in relation to legal charges               McMahon Goldrick Solicitors are endorsed by Spinal Injuries Ireland to act on behalf of its members and also represents the Organisation itself.                                                                                                                                                                                F A M I L Y   L A W                 The breakdown of a marriage is a very emotional and difficult time. The situation is made even more difficult where children are involved. Family law can often be a very complex area. There are a number of issues for consideration in order to achieve a conclusion that is satisfactory for both parties.        Separation can be achieved in three ways:        Mediation – A Mediator can assist a couple in reaching agreement in relation to the issues mentioned previously and this can then form the basis for a Separation Agreement.        Separation Agreement – A Deed of Separation can be negotiated with the assistance of a Solicitor. A Deed of Separation is a legally binding document, which deals with present and future issues. The Deed is signed by both parties in the presence of their respective Solicitors. Judicial Separation – Judicial Separation is a separation through the Courts and a Decree of Judicial Separation is granted by the Court. This is the final option when both parties have not been able to reach agreement and therefore High Court or Circuit Court proceedings must be issued. There are certain criteria to be met in order for a Decree of Judicial Separation to be granted.               Divorce has been available since 1997. There are certain criteria to be met in order for the Court to grant a Decree. The important criteria are that the parties must have lived separate and apart for a period of at least 4 years out of the preceding five years prior to the institution of proceedings, there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation and proper provision has or will be made for the spouse and dependent children. The grounds and criteria for Divorce can be discussed with the appointed Solicitor. It is extremely important to have the advice of a Solicitor in relation to family law matters. At McMahon Goldrick Solicitors we are committed to providing a sensitive and confidential service and our primary objective is to deal with family law matters as expeditiously and amicably as possible. Our preferred course of action is mindful negotiation and settlement. It is important, where possible, that both parties keep the lines of communication open between them, particularly where children are concerned. An initial consultation is important for the purposes of providing advice to suit the individual needs of the client while taking into account the particular circumstances of that client. Each case is different, although the legal guidelines remain the same. Click here to read more        If you need to talk to us about any aspect of Family Law, contact ralph.mcmahon@rmcm.ie        Click here for legal advice        Useful Addresses:        Organisation Address Phone Legal Aid Board St. Stephens Green House, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 (01) 661 5811 Family Mediation Service Block 1, Floor 5, Irish Life Centre, Dublin 1 (01) 872 8277 Clanwilliam Institute Clanwilliam Court, Dublin 6 (01) 676 1363 Marriage & Relationship Counselling Services (MCRS) 24 Grafton Street, Dublin 2 (01) 872 0341 ACCORD (Formerly CMAC) 39 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2 (01) 478 0866 Mediators Institute Ireland (MII) 79 Merrion Square Dublin 2 (01) 661 8488 Irish Association of Counselling & Therapy 8 Cumberland Street, Dun Laoghaire County Dublin (01) 230 0061        Costs:        Legal Charges        Information in relation to legal charges

Principal Solicitors Legal Executive                   Ralph McMahon, BCL, Dip. Emp. Law Jessica Goldrick, BCL (Partner) Esther Morrissey, BBS Angela Murphy, Dip. LS Ashley Jepson John Sadlier, BCL                            RALPH McMAHON, SOLICITORS - Suites 130-132, The Capel Building, Mary's Abbey, Dublin 7, Ireland          Telephone: +353-1-889 8580        Fax: +353-1-889 8584        Email: info@rmcm.ie