Separation and divorce

Legal options following marital breakdown
An introduction to the legal options following marital breakdown in Ireland is presented.

Separation agreements in Ireland
Married couples in Ireland that agree to live separately may enter into a separation agreement. Find out what this means and why this is legally binding.

Mediated agreements
A description of mediation and its role in separation in Ireland is provided.

Family Mediation Service
Family Mediation Service is a free service in Ireland that assists separating couples co-operate with each other to work out mutually acceptable arrangements. How this service may help you.

Judicial separation
Applications for a judicial separation in Ireland are made to the court. Find out what a judicial separation means, how to apply for it and how it works.

Applying for a judicial separation
If you wish to apply for a judicial separation in Ireland, you are required to submit certain documents to Court. Find out how to apply and the implications of a Decree of Judicial Separation.

Divorce decrees
A divorce decree in Ireland allows both parties to a marriage to remarry. Special conditions must be met, however, before a court can grant a divorce.

Applying for a divorce
To apply for a divorce in Ireland, you must submit certain documents to Court. Find out about how to apply, the steps involved and the the implications of a Decree of Divorce.

Factors considered by a court in judicial separation or divorce
What are the factors considered by a court in making ancillary orders in an application for a decree of judicial separation or divorce in Ireland?

Maintenance orders and agreements
Explanation of procedures involved in an application for a maintenance order in Ireland.

Family home
What is considered to be a family home in Ireland? Find out the orders can be made by the courts in relation to the family home in Ireland.

Family Home Protection Act
The Family Home Protection Act prohibits the sale or re-mortgage of a family home in Ireland without the written consent of both partners. This however, is not the case for unmarried couples. Find out more.

How pensions are assessed during a separation or divorce
Courts in Ireland have the power to treat pensions as assets. How pensions are divided and explanation of pension adjustment orders.

Succession rights following a separation/divorce
In Ireland, succession rights are governed by law. Find out how separation/divorce affects your succession rights.

Separation and divorce: Children
Information on the implications for guardianship, custody and access to children in Ireland following separation and divorce.

Presumption of paternity
Explanation of the presumption of paternity in marital and non-marital situations in Ireland and the repercussions of this rule on children's rights to inheritance and maintenance.

Maintenance and Tax This document discusses the tax treatment in Ireland of maintenance payments made by one spouse to another.
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Separation, divorce and income tax credits and reliefs A change in your personal circumstances following separation or divorce may have implications for how you are taxed. A description of how income and maintenance is taxed after separation or divorce.
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Capital Gains Tax following Separation/Divorce in Ireland Synopsis of the impact of separation/divorce on capital taxes - capital gains tax, capital acquisitions tax and stamp duty
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