Family Law (Divorce) Act, 1996

Ireland Family and Matrimonial
Following the removal of the Constitutional ban on Divorce in the November 1995 referendum, this Act sets out the machinery to allow individuals to apply for a decree of divorce from either the Circuit or High Court.

Fionnuala McGinley, Associate in A & L Goodbody's Litigation Department and member of our Family Law Unit, looks at the new provisions.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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