Passing of changes in Divorce Legislation The Family Law Bill 2019 has now passed all stages in the Oireachtas. The legislation follows the passing of the divorce referendum on May 24 to amend the Constitution. The referendum was carried by 82% of those who voted The...
A relationship breakdown can often be a very traumatic and upsetting time for all involved. Whether it is a couple living together, parents of children, or a married couple, every relationship break up brings its own unique challenges and hurdles. What happens when...
The Divorce Referendum was passed by a huge majority over the weekend with the result that once new legislation is enacted couples will not have to wait for four years before they apply for a Divorce The four year waiting period is still the law and will remain the...
This Friday’s divorce referendum is asking voters whether or not to ease the restrictions on divorce in Ireland and remove the minimum waiting period of four years from the Constitution. What is proposed is the removal entirely of the waiting period to apply for...
Time Ireland Edition - May 19th 2019 - Eithne Dunne If the referendum this Friday is passed, separated couples will have to wait only two years — rather than four — before filing for divorce. While the shorter waiting period may make the process quicker, it will not...
There are important protections in Irish law for partners’ succession rights. If they have been left out , or not properly provided for in a Will of their deceased partner there are safeguards. Under the Succession Act 1965, a spouse has certain minimum...
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