Irish family law guides
Clear answers to difficult questions.
Practical, general information about divorce in Ireland. Every situation is different, so obtain advice from a qualified solicitor before acting.
How does a separation agreement work in Ireland?
What an agreed separation can cover and why independent advice matters.
Read guide →Divorce guideFamily mediation in Ireland: what does it cover?
How mediation can help separating couples reach workable decisions.
Read guide →Divorce guideWhat is judicial separation in Ireland?
When spouses may seek a court order without ending the marriage.
Read guide →Divorce guideHow to Get a Divorce in Ireland: Eligibility, Documents and Steps
The eligibility rules, documents and principal stages involved in applying for a divorce in Ireland.
Read guide →Divorce guideHow Long Does Divorce Take in Ireland? Steps and Delays
What affects the timetable for agreed and contested divorces.
Read guide →Divorce guideDivorce Cost in Ireland: Fees, Outlays and Questions to Ask
Why legal costs vary and what to ask before instructing a solicitor.
Read guide →Divorce guideWhat Happens to the Family Home and Mortgage in an Irish Divorce?
The possible outcomes for the family home, mortgage liability, valuation and refinancing when spouses divorce in Ireland.
Read guide →Divorce guideWhat happens to pensions in an Irish divorce?
Why pensions must be identified before settlement.
Read guide →Divorce guideChildren, custody and access during divorce
The issues parents should consider when a marriage ends.
Read guide →Divorce guideSeparation agreement, judicial separation or divorce?
Understanding the principal legal routes when a marriage ends.
Read guide →Divorce guideI have received divorce papers—what should I do?
Immediate practical steps after receiving a Family Law Civil Bill.
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