Maura Hurley & Co. Solicitors offer advice on the full spectrum of family law services.
Our Solicitors advocate in the District Court on a daily basis. The firm provides a family law service to clients within the Dublin and Leinster area.
We offer a personalised, discreet service for all of our clients. Our offices are centrally located in Dublin 7 adjacent to public transport and the Courts. We are highly committed to representing our clients to the highest standards. We advise and represent clients in court on a daily basis.
We strive to accommodate our clients’ needs and are flexible and obliging in the services and appointment times we can offer.
As divorce solicitors, Maura Hurley Solicitors can provide invaluable assistance during a separation and divorce, guiding clients through the legal processes, offering expert advice, and ensuring fair outcomes. We can help with the various aspects, including financial settlements, child arrangements, and navigating the court system, ultimately aiming to protect our client’s interests.
Maura Hurley Solicitors Dublin will help you decide whether a Deed of Separation or a Judicial Separation is appropriate for you, the options and when it might be in your interests to start the process.
We are issue focussed and will look to achieve practical and cost-effective solutions. We will consider the options, provide you with guidance and advice and signpost you to other third parties to assist you through the process.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown of how Maura Hurley Solicitors can help:
Legal Advice and Guidance:
Understanding your rights and options:
Maura Hurley Solicitors can explain the legal implications of separation and divorce, outlining your rights and responsibilities.
Explaining the legal process:
We can clarify the steps involved in divorce proceedings, including filing paperwork, attending court, and negotiating settlements.
Advising on different legal options:
Maura Hurley Solicitors can discuss alternatives to court, such as mediation or separation agreements, and help you choose the best path for your situation.
Financial Matters:
Negotiating fair settlements:
Maura Hurley Solicitors can help negotiate a fair division of assets, including property, pensions, and other financial resources.
Securing maintenance payments:
We can assist in establishing appropriate maintenance arrangements for spouses and children.
Minimizing financial risks:
Maura Hurley Solicitors can help identify and address potential financial risks, such as tax implications or unexpected liabilities.
Children’s Issues:
Arranging child custody and access:
We can help navigate arrangements for where children will live and how much time they will spend with each parent.
Establishing child support:
Maura Hurley Solicitors can assist in establishing fair and appropriate child support payments.
Representing your interests:
We can represent you in court regarding child-related matters, ensuring your concerns are heard and addressed.
Representation in Court:
Preparing court documents:
Maura Hurley Solicitors can prepare all necessary legal documents for court proceedings.
Representing you in court:
We can represent you in court, presenting your case and advocating for your interests.
Navigating the legal system:
We can guide you through the court process, ensuring you understand the procedures and your rights.
Additional Support:
Mediation:
Maura Hurley Solicitors can participate in mediation to help couples reach an agreement outside of court.
Access to other services:
We can connect you with other support services, such as counseling or financial advice.
Objective advice:
Solicitors can provide impartial advice, helping you make informed decisions based on the facts of your case.
By providing legal expertise, emotional support, and practical guidance, Maura Hurley Solicitors can help you navigate the complexities of divorce and work towards a positive outcome.
DIVORCE in Ireland explained:
A divorce allows both parties to terminate their marital relationship and remarry having been granted a decree of divorce.
The Grounds for a Divorce in Ireland are as follows:-
The Family Law Act 2019 implements the result of the 2019 referendum. It amends the Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996 and provides that spouses must now live apart for two years out of the previous three years before bringing divorce proceedings. These changes came into effect on 1 December 2019.
There must be no reasonable prospect of reconciliation between the parties.
The courts are in a position to make Property Adjustment Orders, Pension Adjustment Orders and Maintenance Orders, access and custody orders and domestic violence orders namely safety and barring orders and any further orders subject to the Jurisdiction of the court.
An application for a Decree of Divorce may be made in either the Family Circuit Court or the High Court and Maura Hurley Solicitors are here to help you with the application and to give you advice in respect of the procedure. and can deal with such applications nationwide.
Contact Maura Hurley today on 086 778 7444 or contact Maura by email at [email protected]
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
The Domestic Violence Act 1996 provides for the protection and safety of married couples, co-habiting couples, children and any other people who live in a domestic relationship.
Protection Available:
Under The Domestic Violence Act 1996, the following Orders may be obtained:
- Safety Orders
- A safety order is an order or the court which prohibits the abusive person from committing further violence or threats of violence against the spouse, civil partner or a person who is not the spouse or civil partner, a parent or a dependent person. The respondent does not have to leave the house. An application for a safety order can be made to the family law courts and can be made for up to five years.
- Interim Protection Orders
- Where on the application of a person for a safety order a court may make an interim protection order where the court believes that there is reasonable grounds for believing that there is an immediate risk to the welfare of a person or a dependent child. This order normally remains in place until the hearing of the safety application.
- Barring Orders
- The court can on application to it by a person make a barring order where the court is of the opinion that there are reasonable grounds for believing that there is a risk to a person or dependent child and the barring order requires that the abusive party must leave the family home immediately and prohibits the abusive party from entering the family home. A barring order can be made for up to three years.
- Interim Barring Orders
- The court may on the application for a barring order can if it is of the opinion that there is an immediate risk to the welfare of the applicant between the application for a barring order and the actual hearing of the barring order make an interim barring order directing the respondent to leave the family home and to prohibit them from re entering the house for a period of 8 days.
If any of these Orders are breached by either party, the Gardai have immediate powers of arrest.
Contact Maura Hurley today on 086 778 7444 or contact Maura by email hereat [email protected]
RESTRAINING ORDERS CIVIL
A civil restraining order, also known as a ‘Section 28 Order’, directs a person to stop engaging in certain unwanted behaviours against another person, such as stalking or harassment.
Stalking and harassment are patterns of unwanted behaviour that affect your daily life. They can cause you distress or make you fear that violence will be used against you. Examples include following or impersonating someone, making harmful threats, or repeated unwanted contact.
If you or someone connected to you is experiencing stalking or harassment, you can apply for a civil restraining order.
If you are in immediate danger, or if you feel that you or someone connected to you is not safe, contact the Gardaí immediately.
