Practicing family law requires managing client expectations, understanding the client’s needs, and always finding solutions within a practical and non-confrontational environment at all times.
It is important for family law solicitors to understand that it may not always be easy to find a solution since family law can be a complicated and emotive process and must always be approached professionally at all times
It is always our recommendation that our clients find a solution to their marital difficulties as quickly as possible to ease the burden on themselves and their children, and to reduce the cost of litigation.
It is a document that can be drawn up and executed by parties to a marriage after it has broken down, in order to settle the terms of the separation without resorting to family law courts.
The deed of separation and family law will contain a clause agreeing to live apart, and will then also include provisions for custody, visitation rights, maintenance, division of property, and succession rights. Both parties should sign the agreement for it to be deemed valid.
Our solicitors can provide legal advice on the terms of your separation agreement. And should you require, our professional solicitors can also draft a separation agreement after both parties have attended mediation, based on their agreed terms.
According to the Family Law Reform Act 1989, a court may grant a decree of judicial separation if the parties cannot agree on a separation agreement.
Judicial Separation can only be granted on one or more of the said six grounds listed below:
We can advise and assist you as to how to start the process for filing for judicial separation and provide practical but empathetic advice and support, throughout the court proceedings.
The Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996 is a piece of legislation in Ireland that governs the process of divorce. Prior to the passage of this act, divorce was not legal in Ireland, and separation was the only option for couples who wished to end their marriage.
We at Gibson and Associates LLP can provide advice on all aspects related to divorce. And it is also possible to apply to the Court for orders dealing with access, custody, maintenance, division of property rights, succession rights, and pension adjustments.
The following conditions must be met, before a grant for divorce is provided by the court in Ireland:
Our expert divorce solicitors in Dublin and Letterkenny can advise and assist you on how to start the process by filling the enquiry form below and one of our experts will reach out to you to discuss your case.
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that is commonly used in family law cases in Ireland. The aim of mediation is to help parties resolve their disputes in a more collaborative and less adversarial way, and to avoid the need for court proceedings. The conflict between the parents causes this sense of loss to be exaggerated by the level within children.
Mediation is a voluntary process, and parties are free to withdraw from the process at any time. However, if a settlement is reached through mediation, it can be made legally binding by having it approved by a court. Overall, mediation can be a cost-effective and less stressful way to resolve family law disputes, and is often seen as a positive alternative to court proceedings.
In a collaborative law process, each party is represented by their own collaboratively trained lawyer. The parties and their lawyers then work together to reach a settlement that is acceptable to both parties. The process typically involves a series of meetings where the parties and their lawyers work together to identify issues, gather information, and negotiate a settlement.
Property and maintenance provision are important aspects of family law. The Family Law Act 1995 sets out the legal principles that are used to determine the division of property. These principles include:
In terms of maintenance, the law in Ireland provides for the payment of maintenance by one spouse to the other in certain circumstances. The Family Law Act 1995 sets out the legal principles that are used to determine the amount of maintenance that should be paid. These principles include:
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