Family Law

Family Law deals with a range of legal options relating to family and domestic matters.

  • Marriage, separation and divorce

    When your marriage or civil partnership ends, you may decide to separate or divorce. These include separation agreements, judicial separation, divorce, annulments and more.

  • Maintenance and financial support

    Maintenance is financial support for children, a spouse, cohabitant or civil partner. Find out more about maintenance arrangements, maintenance eligibility, and how to apply to court for a maintenance order.

  • Children, guardianship and access

    Find out about issues relating to the upbringing and day to day care of children. This includes Guardianship, Child Custody, Access to Children, and certain passport applications.

  • Domestic violence

    Find out what protections are available to you and how you can apply for a court order.

  • Gender recognition

    How to apply to the Circuit Court relating to gender recognition certificates