Divorce Irish style has a long and complicated history. 119 years ago today 8 August a Paris court refused to grant Maud Gonne McBride a divorce because the parties were Irish. A separation was granted and she was given custody of the young Sean McBride. @kwsolicitors
Today is UN International Day of Families, to mark the day we are calling for a change to Article 41.3 of the Constitution on the definition of the family. Currently only married families are covered under the Constitution leaving many families unprotected..(1/2) #WeAreFamily
Irish Divorce 25 years on - thoughts- one big +change was reduced waiting time from 4 to 2 years in 2019 credit due @josephamadigan https://t.co/kF2fgov37W
FLA welcomes consultation on Domestic Violence Leave and is pleased to announce the the FLA sub-committee making submissions on this important topic will be chaired by Teresa Blake SC. Many thanks to her for her involvement and to FLA research co-ordinator, Dr Sarah Fennell BL.
The FLA is pleased to note the commencement of the consultation process in relation to Child Maintenance Review. Our sub-committee working on this (chaired by Raghnal O’Riordan SC) is diligently preparing submissions for this very worthwhile review.
President Michael D Higgins has signed new legislation criminalising the distribution of intimate images without consent into law https://t.co/9UTDOmwBha