Problems in marriages and other relationships

Family Support Agency
The Family Support Agency promotes local family support, helps prevent marital breakdown and supports ongoing parenting relationships with children. Find out more about it here.
This document is in: Family and Relationships

Barring, safety and protection orders
Irish law provides protection for those living in violent situations in the home. Find out how barring, safety and protection orders apply.

Property rights and the breakdown of a cohabiting relationship
This document discusses whether cohabiting partners in Ireland have any property rights following the breakdown of their relationship.

Redress scheme for cohabiting couples
Under the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010 a redress scheme has been introduced for opposite-sex and same-sex cohabiting couples.

Changing your name by deed poll
It is possible in Ireland to legally change your name by Deed Poll. Find out the procedures involved and how to apply.

Elder abuse
Elder abuse is the abuse of someone aged 65 or over. Find out where it occurs and the various forms of abuse.