Family Law Ireland

17/12/2022

Getting a divorce in Ireland-step by step

15/12/2022

https://businessandlegal.ie/proper-provision-in-divorce-in-ireland-how-does-a-court-decide

When a court is going to grant a divorce in Ireland a key factor which the judge must consider is whether “proper provision” is being made for the spouses and any dependent children. This obligation is set out in the Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996 at section 20(1): 20.—(1) In deciding whether t...

27/11/2022

https://businessandlegal.ie/getting-a-divorce-in-ireland-step-by-step

If your marriage has broken down irretrievably then divorce is one of the options that may be open to you. Firstly, you need to have been living separate and apart from your spouse for two of the last three years. Then, you should consider trying mediation and getting legal advice.  If you still de...

26/10/2022

Judge threatens to jail father over child maintenance arrears

23/10/2021

Domestic violence remedies in Ireland-what orders can you get?

The law concerning domestic violence was updated on 1st January 2019 when the Domestic Violence Act 2018 came into force. What remedies are there for victims of domestic abuse? Let’s take a look. Safety order Firstly, section 6 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018 provides for a safety order. 6. (1) ...

10/10/2021

Pensions can be a significant asset in a divorce or separation.

25/09/2021

How much does a divorce in Ireland cost?

04/09/2021

Separation agreements in Irish law-the essentials

22/08/2021

Cohabitation agreements-what you need to know

15/05/2021

11/04/2021

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled by a majority of 16 to 1 that compulsory vaccinations for children are legal and sometimes “necessary in a democratic society”. This case commenced before the Covid-19 pandemic came into existence but is expected to embolden governments who are consid...

28/02/2021