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A child maintenance review in Ireland helps parents understand whether current maintenance payments are appropriate and what options exist to change them. This Child Maintenance Review service provides solicitor advice and documents under Irish family law, tailored to your circumstances. It is for parents paying or receiving child maintenance who want clarity, 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
- Parents receiving maintenance who think it is too low
- Parents paying maintenance whose circumstances have changed
- Separated parents without a formal maintenance arrangement
- Parents considering an application to vary a maintenance order
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 a child maintenance review 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 is child maintenance decided in Ireland?
There is no fixed formula. Maintenance depends on the needs of the child and the means of each parent. Parents can agree it, or a court can make an order.
Can a maintenance order be changed?
Yes. Either parent can apply to vary a maintenance order if circumstances change, such as a change in income or the child’s needs.
For more on separation, children and family law, see our Family Law in Ireland guides and services.
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