A man who has alleged that his wife beat him around the head with a slipper, tore off his clothes and poured hot water on his face, has had his application for a Safety Order against her refused. At a … Continue reading →
We should have parenting guidelines for judges based on international research, so that a child’s right to have both parents in their lives is a priority. The default parenting order of every second weekend and one night during the week, … Continue reading →
Legal costs for each litigant in private family law cases in the District Court, where there are multiple adjournments are at least € 5,000 per person and costs in the Circuit Court are at least € 10,000 per person and … Continue reading →
O’Shea states in her thesis on the family courts that there are particularly bad outcomes for male litigants. What she found striking about the system is the “relative invisibility of children” stating that “where children are caught in the crossfire … Continue reading →
“There was a fear about how to punish [mothers],” says Dr Conneely. “They were more likely to warn, than to punish. I didn’t see anyone imprisoned. Because there was a sense that it would be harmful to children.” The researchers … Continue reading →
A mother has told a court that she is denying her ex-partner access to their son because she is protecting the boy and her family from coronavirus. The couple are estranged and live in separate homes a number of miles … Continue reading →
You need to apply for a breach of access order at the court then at the hearing ask the judge for the enforcement order under Part 4 section 60 of the Children and Family Relationships Act for more access time … Continue reading →
A parents’ row over the enrolment of their daughter in a Co Clare school has resulted in the school being ordered to pay the father €3,500 compensation in a discrimination case. This follows the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) upholding the … Continue reading →
Assessing Risk of Harm to Children and Parents in Private Law cases in the UK. In May 2019 a ‘3 month inquiry’ into issues of domestic abuse and applications to court about children, was announced by the Ministry of Justice … Continue reading →
Separated Father Wins €5,000 for ‘Hurt and Upset’ Caused by School’s Failure to Communicate about Child’s Progress. Continue reading: http://educationlawireland.com/separated-father-wins-e5000-for-hurt-and-upset-caused-by-schools-failure-to-communicate-about-childs-progress/
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