Does a ‘full and final settlement’ in a deed of separation or on Consent Terms in a judicial separation actually mean what it says? In other words, can either party get a ‘second bit of the cherry’ at the time of divorce? Firstly, the Courts are obliged under section 20(3) of the Family Law (Divorce) … Read more
There are now two ways to legally end a marriage in Ireland-divorce and judicial separation. The Judicial Separation and Family Law Reform Act 1989 gives the Court wide discretion to make orders in relation to the granting of a decree of judicial separation. One significant difference between divorce and judicial separation in Ireland is the … Read more
Separation agreements in family law in Ireland are agreements drawn up by the parties to a marriage breakdown who wish to avoid the Courts to resolve their differences. Terms of separation agreements Most separation agreements will deal with an agreement for the parties to live apart and further matters commonly covered will include access to … Read more