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Family Law
      
Family Law Solicitors Kildare, Family Law Solicitors Ireland, Divorce Solicitors, Seperation Advice, Family Mediation Services, Child Access Solicitor Advice
The breakdown of a marriage is a very emotional and difficult time. The situation is made even more difficult where children are involved.
      
Family law can often be a very complex area. There are a number of issues for consideration in order to achieve a conclusion that is satisfactory for both parties.
      
Some of the important issues for consideration in the context of any separation are the family home, other assets, finances / maintenance, custody / access, pensions and succession issues. The welfare of children is of paramount importance.
      
        
Separation can be achieved in three ways:
      
Mediation – A Mediator can assist a couple in reaching agreement in relation to the issues mentioned previously and this can then form the basis for a Separation Agreement.
Separation Agreement – A Deed of Separation can be negotiated with the assistance of a Solicitor. A Deed of Separation is a legally binding document, which deals with present and future issues. The Deed is signed by both parties in the presence of their respective Solicitors.
Judicial Separation – Judicial Separation is a separation through the Courts and a Decree of Judicial Separation is granted by the Court. This is the final option when both parties have not been able to reach agreement and therefore High Court or Circuit Court proceedings must be issued. There are certain criteria to be met in order for a Decree of Judicial Separation to be granted.
      
Divorce:
      
Divorce has been available since 1997. There are certain criteria to be met in order for the Court to grant a Decree. The important criteria are that the parties must have lived separate and apart for a period of at least 4 years out of the preceding five years prior to the institution of proceedings, there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation and proper provision has or will be made for the spouse and dependent children. The grounds and criteria for Divorce can be discussed with the appointed Solicitor.
      
It is extremely important to have the advice of a Solicitor in relation to family law matters. At Paul Kelly & Co, we are committed to providing a sensitive and confidential service and our primary objective is to deal with family law matters as expeditiously and amicably as possible. Our preferred course of action is meaningful negotiation, leading to settlement. It is important, where possible, that both parties keep the lines of communication open between them, particularly where children are concerned.
      
An initial consultation is important for the purposes of providing advice to suit the individual needs of the client while taking into account the particular circumstances of that client. Each case is different, although the legal guidelines remain the same.
      
Law Society Information Leaflet: Children of Divorce - "Survival Plan for Parents"
      
      
  If you need to talk to us about any aspect of Family Law, contact Anne Kelly at 01 6243624 or email Anne at anne.kelly@pkelly.ie
      
      
Media articles on Family Law matters:
      
AreaArticleSourceLink
Family LawSame-sex unions get legal approvalThe Irish Times
January 7, 2013
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Family LawTransgender legislation due within weeksThe Irish Times
September 8, 2012
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Family LawIrish Courts see rise in Polish custody battlesThe Sunday Times
July 8, 2012
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Family LawProposals soon on age of consentThe Irish Times
June 1, 2012
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Family LawProvision for ex-wife found to be excessiveThe Irish Times
October 20, 2011
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Family LawFemale victims of domestic violence suffer sexist attitudeThe Irish Times
August 30, 2011
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Family LawAgency cites internet misuse for marital riftsThe Irish Times
August 12, 2011
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Family LawMaintenance reduced in order to reflect changed circumstancesThe Irish Times
July 25, 2011
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Family LawOrder to deport wife violated marriage rightsThe Irish Times
May 13, 2011
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Family LawAdoption board chief to visit VietnamThe Irish Times
April 13, 2011
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Family LawAdoption body sent delegation to USThe Irish Times
February 25, 2011
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Family LawRedress Board award should feature in maintenanceThe Irish Times
November 15, 2010
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Family LawNew Bill to recognise prenuptial agreementsThe Irish Times
November 5, 2010
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Family LawNew Bill to recognise prenuptial agreementsThe Irish Times
October 23, 2010
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Family LawCourt orders infant to be returned to EnglandThe Irish Times
October 4, 2010
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Family Law'No hiding place' for parents under new EU maintenance lawThe Irish Times
September 29, 2010
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Family LawCall for law on children of gaysThe Irish Times
September 9, 2010
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Family LawNavigating the legal avenues for protecting children at riskThe Irish Times
July 29, 2010
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Family LawAdoption Authority to have independent statusThe Irish Times
July 19, 2010
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Family LawThe legal quagmire that is surrogate parentingThe Irish Times
July 10, 2010
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Family LawPartnership Bill 'a most important piece of legislation'The Irish Times
July 2, 2010
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Useful Addresses:
      
OrganisationAddressPhoneWebsite
Legal Aid BoardSt. Stephens Green House,
Earlsfort Terrace,
Dublin 2
(01) 661 5811
www.legalaidboard.ie
Family Mediation ServiceBlock 1, Floor 5,
Irish Life Centre,
Lower Abbey Street,
Dublin 1
(01) 872 8277
www.fsa.ie
Clanwilliam InstituteClanwilliam Court,
Dublin 6
(01) 676 1363www.clanwilliam.ie
Marriage & Relationship
Counselling Services (MCRS)
24 Grafton Street,
Dublin 2
(01) 872 0341www.mrcs.ie
ACCORD (Formerly CMAC)39 Harcourt Street,
Dublin 2
(01) 478 0866www.accord.ie
Mediators Institute Ireland (MII)79 Merrion Square,
Dublin 2
(01) 661 8488www.themii.ie
Irish Association of Counselling & Therapy8 Cumberland Street,
Dun Laoghaire,
Co. Dublin
(01) 230 0061www.irish-counselling.ie
      
        
        
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Paul Kelly & Co. Solicitors: Rye Cottage, Main Street, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Phone: (01) 624 3624 - (01) 624 2364    |    Fax (01) 624 4059    |    Email: info@pkelly.ie
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