Access Archives - FitzGerald Legal & Advisory LLP, Cork.

27 Jan '16
In the Child’s Best Interests – The Children & Family Relationships Act 2015
Posted in
- Child Care,
- Family Law,
- Litigation
The Minister for Justice signed a Statutory Instrument on the 18th January 2016 commencing certain provisions of The Children and Family Relationships Act 2015. This Act radically overhauls the existing Guardianship of Infants Act which is the underpinning legislation in bringing applications before the District Court seeking access, custody and guardianship. This legislation […]

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10 Dec '15
“Getting the Balance Right – Christmas Access Issues”
Posted in
- Child Care,
- Family Law
The Christmas season is fast approaching and for many, this time of the year is seen as time to spend with family and friends. However for separated parents, the Christmas season can present a trigger point for conflict around Christmas access. Undoubtedly each parent wants to spend time with their children at Christmas. […]

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03 Mar '15
New Bill Looks at Modern Family Unit
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- Child Care,
- Family Law
The Government finally published the long-awaited Child and Family Relationships Bill this Thursday. It is a very significant and complex piece of legislation, which will radically alter the landscape of family law practice in Ireland. There are over 172 sections in the Act, which substantially amends the Guardianship of Infants Act, 1964, the Adoption Act […]

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16 Oct '14
Long-overdue Bill will bring sweeping changes to our understanding of ‘family’
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- Family Law
A REVISED SCHEME for The Children and Family Relationships Bill was published by the Department of Justice on 23 September, 2014. This Bill, if enacted, will provide for a radical overhaul in respect of family law issues and will repeal the Guardianship of Infants Act, 1964. The Guardianship of Infants Act, 1964 is the […]

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