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Where children should live and the issue of child abduction or child relocation whether internationally or even within the same country can often cause problems for parents and children which end up in the Courts. In this article we look at the latest caselaw from the High Court in Ireland regarding Child Abduction, Child Relocation and summary return. 

Woman abused by husband granted separation.

 

WIDE RANGING CHANGES TO FAMILY LAW INTRODUCED FOLLOWING THE PART COMMENCEMENT OF THE CHILD AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS ACT 2015 on the 18th January 2016                                                 

The Family Lawyers Association of Ireland

Cohabitation workshop at Resolution National Conference

I have set out a summary of the case below and the full case can be read underneath.

As and from last Monday 18th  January 2016 new law came into effect. Key provisions include:

Guidance from the High Court on cohabitants, qualified cohabitants, proper provision under section 194 of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act, 2010

The Child and Family Relationships Act 2015 new rights for civil partners and cohabitants - amendments to the Adoption Act 2010. Couples who are civil partners and cohabiting couples are eligible to adopt jointly on commencement of Part II of the Child and Family Relationships Act. The amendments also provide for a second female parent or a guardian (as defined in this part) to be added to the categories of persons entitled to be heard in relation to an application for an adoption order.