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Child custody and access advice in Ireland helps parents understand their rights and options about where children live and time spent with each parent. This Child Custody / Access Advice Pack provides solicitor advice and documents under Irish family law, tailored to your circumstances. It is for parents who are separating, or already separated, and want clarity about arrangements for their children, without open-ended hourly billing. This service is not a substitute for full legal representation in contested or high-value matters; for complex disputes, contact us for a tailored quote.
What’s included
- Document(s) drafted under Irish family and succession law
- One round of review and tailoring against your circumstances
- Plain-English guidance notes you can keep with your records
- Delivered by email once your details are received
- Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
- Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
- A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards
Who this is for
- Separating parents working out arrangements for their children
- Parents who want to change existing custody or access arrangements
- Parents whose access is being restricted
- Unmarried fathers seeking guardianship, custody or access
How it works
- Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- the template then prepares your document(s) or advice from the details you return, with one round of review and tailoring against your circumstances.
- Your document(s) and plain-English guidance notes are delivered by email.
Frequently asked questions
How much does child custody advice cost in Ireland?
This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
How do Irish courts decide custody and access?
The court’s paramount consideration is the best interests of the child, taking into account factors such as the child’s views, relationships and needs.
Do I have to go to court?
Not necessarily. Many parents agree arrangements themselves or through mediation. Court is an option where agreement cannot be reached.
For more on separation, children and family law, see our Family Law in Ireland guides and services.
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