Family Law:
We have a significant practice in the area of family law, and have acted recently in a number of high profile “big money” cases. We practise in all areas of Family and Child law.
Areas of Expertise include:
- Divorce
- Separation
- Nullity
- Maintenance
- Guardianship
- Custody and Access
- Domestic Violence
- Child Care
- Child Abduction
- Adoption
We also practice in the area of Collaborative Law, an alternative method of resolving family disputes.
There have been a number of developments in the area of Family and Child Law over the last few years including the Brussels 2 bis Regulation, the Report of the Study Group on Pre-Nuptial Agreements and the emergence of Collaborative Law.
Legislation (Civil Partnership Bill 2008) allowing Civil Partnerships for same sex couples came into force recently. The legislation gives same sex couples legal rights in relation to sharing their home, taxation, maintenance and pensions.
Civil Partnership is not available for opposite sex couples. However, the Act does provide for co-habiting rights for such couples.
For further information on any issues relating to the above, please contact:
Contact:
Eileen Nagle
Robert O’Keeffe
Kate Cunningham
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