Family Law

Family law is an evolving area of law and with such sensitive matters, clients tend to carry enormous stress. We have a specialist and knowledgeable team that will guide you through what can be a very complex process and offer practical advice catered to your unique circumstances.

No-Fault Divorce

• Obtain a divorce after one year of marriage

• No need to prove that a wrongdoing was committed by one of the parties

• Parties only have to declare that the marriage irretrievably broke down

• Application can be made on a joint basis or by a sole applicant

• No option of one of the parties disputing the divorce

Finances and Property after Divorce

• The law relating to the settlement of financial matters between parties following their separation can be highly complex.

• The needs of the dependent children are considered first and foremost.

• The Courts aim to divide the assets fairly between both parties to ensure that each are left in a position of equal standing regardless of their roles as breadwinner and homemaker.

• The Court is also under a duty to consider the factors under Section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 and apply these to the facts of the case.

Grant of Financial Orders

• Lump sum orders

• Order for the sale or transfer of marital assets

• Clean break order

• Order for spousal maintenance

• Pension sharing order

Matters Involving Children

Parental Responsibility

• We can advise parents on issues surrounding Parental Responsibility.

• Parental Responsibility gives parents the authority to make decisions on their child’s behalf.

• The mother of the child has parental responsibility from birth.

• The father of the child has parental responsibility if:

  • He is married to the child’s mother.

  • He is listed on the birth certificate and the child was born after 1st December 2003.

In divorce cases where children are involved, the following orders may be made:

• Child Arrangements Order-This determines where the child or children will live and how much time they can spend with the other parent.

• Prohibited Steps Order-This is used by one parent to stop the other parent from making certain decisions in relation to their child’s upbringing e.g. removing a child from their school or from the country.

• Specific Issue Orders-This settles a particular dispute regarding child arrangements after a divorce such as where the child should attend.

In such matrimonial matters, we provide the following services:

• Advice on how matrimonial assets and finances should be distributed.

• Advice for parents as to how to settle disputes regarding the upbringing of their children

• Drafting Orders in matters involving children

• Preparing documents to be presented to the court if no amicable agreement can be reached

Contact Us today to discuss your family law needs.