Supports and Services

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Dealing with child maintenance arrangements and other family justice issues can be upsetting, stressful and sometimes traumatic for all members of a family. Below you will find links to some family support services that can help.

Citizens Information: The citizens information website provides comprehensive information on public services and on the entitlements of citizens in Ireland.

Family Resource Centre National Forum: The national representative and peer support body for 121 Family Resource Centres (FRCs) across Ireland.

FLAC: Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC) is a free confidential service that provides legal advice.

Legal Aid Board: The Legal Aid Board may be able to provide you with legal advice and representation in court, as well as offering a free confidential Family Mediation Service. You can find details on how to contact your nearest law centre on their website.

MABS: The Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) is a free and confidential service for people who are having problems with money management and debt.

One Family: One Family provides listening support and information for people parenting alone, sharing parenting and those separating.

Rainbows Ireland: Rainbows Ireland supports children with bereavement and parental separation issues.

Treoir: Treoir is the National Specialist Information Service for unmarried parents and their children.

Tusla: The Child and Family Agency is now the dedicated State agency responsible for improving wellbeing and outcomes for children.

Find out about additional support services that are available to help here: https://services.courts.ie/Family-Law/support-services