Guardianship
Guardianship is the collection or rights that a parent (or non-parent) may have in respect of a child. The rights of a guardian include the rights to make decisions on matters affecting the child such as medical consents, religious upbringing, education, passports etc. Who is automatically a child’s guardian? Where a child is born to […]
What to Do If You Experience Domestic Abuse in Ireland
Domestic abuse can take many forms. These include physical violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, intimidation, financial and economic abuse, and coercive control. Here our Orlagh Sharkey, Head of Family Law, outlines the various steps you can take if you are experiencing domestic abuse. If you are subject to domestic violence you can make immediate […]
9 Factors Impacting Court Orders for Proper Provision in a Judicial Separation or Divorce
There is a statutory and constitutional obligation on the court to ensure proper provision is made for the parties of a Divorce. Proper provision is not defined in the family law Acts and it is a matter for the court to decide, on the merits of each case, as to what constitutes proper provision. Legislation […]
What to Do If You Experience Domestic Abuse in Ireland
Domestic abuse can take many forms. These include physical violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, intimidation, financial and economic abuse and coercive control. Below outlines the various steps you can take if you are experiencing domestic abouse. If you are subject to domestic violence you can make immediate applications to the District Court for orders […]
Recognising and Dealing with Coercive Control
Coercive Control is a common and often unseen form of Domestic Abuse. Ireland is one of the first countrries in the world to recognise coercive control as an offfence and introduce legislation to protect people from the subtle form of abuse. The article below, explains what is meant by Coercive Control, and what steps victims […]
Maintenance Payments in Separation and Divorce
In a separation or divorce, there is often a requirement for maintenance payments. Before separation a couple pool their resources and cover the costs of the household on a shared basis. However, when separation occurs the finances are no longer pooled and instead the same finances are used to finance two separate households. Clearly this […]
How To Get A Separation or Divorce In Ireland
If you have reached the difficult decision that your marriage is over, the next step is to formally separate. Getting a separation or divorce in Ireland involves contacting a Solicitor who will go through the best options open to you after going through your personal circumstances. Usually the first step is to agree arrangements in […]
The Impact Of Covid-19 Restrictions On Family Law
The Family Law Courts continue to operate during Level 5 restrictions. However, to protect staff and the wider public, obviously the courts are trying to reduce numbers of people attending at the Courts. The Courts’ staff and practitioners have done what they can to try and deal with family law cases throughout the pandemic. The […]