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A book on Family Law in Ireland, intended for students of Law, Social Studies and Social Care. This book is also suitable for those undertaking practical training in areas where knowledge of Family Law is required.
Irish Law The new fully updated edition of this popular book brings together in one invaluable volume all relevant family law legislation, fully consolidated and completely up-to-date. Each section is annotated to indicate amendments or repeals - key legal information which is quickly accessible and clearly outlined. Whatever aspect of family law you practice, this essential guide will ensure you've the latest legal guidance and reference information to hand at all times. The key legislation and court rules The authors have expertly selected the family law statutes that busy practitioners need to refer to on a regular basis, as well as EU regulations and the Rules of Court. You will benefit from clear legal information on: * The Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 * The Taxes Consolidation Act 2004
A must-have title for any family law practitioner, Irish Family Law Handbook is a convenient source of reference for the most up-to date consolidated and annotated family law legislation.This practical handbook is annotated to indicate amendments or repeals so that key legal information is quickly accessible and clearly outlined. The Seventh Edition includes coverage of recent changes and enactments such as:- Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Act 2020 Council Regulation (EU) 2019/111- Mediation Act 2017- Domestic Violence Act 2018- Family Law (Divorce) Act 2019- Child and Family Agency (Amendment) Act 2021 - Family Leave and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2021 - Childcare Support Act 2018 - Family Relationships Act 2015The authors have expertly selected the family law statutes to which busy practitioners need to refer on a regular basis, as well as EU regulations and the Rules of Court. Regardless of the area of family law in which you practise, this essential guide will ensure you have the latest legal guidance and reference information to hand.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Irish Child and Family Law online service.
This multi-disciplinary study considers the intersection between law and family life in Ireland from the early nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century. Setting the law in its wider social historical context it traces marriage from its formation through to its breakdown. It considers the impact of the law on such issues as adultery, divorce, broken engagements, marriage settlements, pregnancy, adoption, property, domestic violence, concealment of birth and inter-family homicide, as well as the historical origins of the Constitutional protection of the family. An underlying theme is the way in which the law of the family in Ireland differed from the law of the family in England.
Family Law provides a comprehensive guide to family law legislation and practice in Ireland. It is an essential tool for family law students and practitioners but also for those outside of the legal profession whose work crosses over this area of law, and those with a general interest in how family law operates in Ireland. Edited by a leading expert in the field, this fourth edition covers extensive areas of family law practice in Ireland and has been fully updated to include recent significant legislative changes introduced by the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitees Act 2010. It contains revised coverage of separation agreements, judicial separation, divorce and ancillary orders, as well as of the law relating to children.
This casebook on Irish family law includes all important reported and unreported cases. Where the complexities of family law make it difficult to categorize certain decisions, a system of cross-referencing ensures that the book is, nonetheless, easy to use. The material is arranged as follows: the constitutional and judicial framework; nullity of marriage; the family outside marriage; marriage and the law; family maintenance; divorce; family property; divorce a mensa at thoro; the family home; injunctions and barring orders; separation agreements; the Family Home Protection Act 1976; procreation and sexuality; the law of succession; adoption; guardianship of children; and wards of court.
Family Breakdown: A Legal Guide is a fully revised edition of Divorce In Ireland, first published in 1997, with a second edition in 2003. In Ireland, family law has witnessed immense changes in the last decade with, for example, the introduction of civil partnership in 2011, amendments to the in camera rules and developing European jurisprudence. The book has been expanded to include new family law issues, such as civil partnership and changed rules for common law spouses. The new Court of Appeal, civil legal aid, and alternatives to court are covered, as well as the latest, comprehensive case law from Ireland's Supreme Court and High Court, on everything from divorce and judicial separation to annulment and prenuptial agreements. Additionally, the book includes pension and tax advice, the potential pitfalls when making a will, up-to-date marriage regulations, practical advice on appearing in court, and real-life questions and answers. It also contains a summary of all Irish family law legislation, legal forms, a glossary of legal terms, and a list of useful websites and contacts.
Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this concise exposition and analysis of the essential elements of law with regard to family relations, marital property, and succession to estates in Ireland covers the legal rules and customs pertaining to the intertwined civic status of persons, the family, and property. After an informative general introduction, the book proceeds to an in-depth discussion of the sources and instruments of family and succession law, the authorities that adjudicate and administer the laws, and issues surrounding the person as a legal entity and the legal disposition of property among family members. Such matters as nationality, domicile, and residence; marriage, divorce, and cohabitation; adoption and guardianship; succession and inter vivos arrangements; and the acquisition and administration of estates are all treated to a degree of depth that will prove useful in nearly any situation likely to arise in legal practice. The book is primarily designed to assist lawyers who find themselves having to apply rules of international private law or otherwise handling cases connected with Ireland. It will also be of great value to students and practitioners as a quick guide and easy-to-use practical resource in the field, and especially to academicians and researchers engaged in comparative studies by providing the necessary, basic material of family and succession law.
