A comprehensive and definitive analysis of Irish family law

The new edition of Family Law provides the practitioner and student with a comprehensive and definitive analysis of Irish family law in an ever-evolving society. It is an extensive commentary on the law in all aspects of interpersonal familial relationships and considers the role and obligations of the State in protecting and regulating the family and individuals in the family context. It provides a comprehensive insight into reported and unreported decisions of the courts, legislation, and other relevant developments.

New to this Edition

• Features numerous cases relating to family law decided in Ireland, including In re JJ [2021] IESC 1; IRM v Minister for Justice and Equality [2016] IEHC 478; M (Immigration - Rights of Unborn) v Minister for Justice and Equality [2018] IESC 4; MR and DR v An tArd Chláraitheoir [2014] IESC 60.
• Deals with the legislative changes introduced by the Children's Rights Referendum, including the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 and the Adoption (Amendment) Act 2017. Includes the reform of domestic violence legislation in Ireland, the ratification of the Istanbul Convention and the Family Law Act 2019.
• All chapters have been revised and rewritten to incorporate recent developments, and many have been expanded to cover areas not previously addressed in the first edition of 2013.
• Revises and updates the content generally on the law relating to both the marital and non-marital family, and children.

This practice-based journal will keep practitioners abreast of legislative developments, interpretation by the courts and best practice in relation to the core areas of daily work.

The third edition of this major work evaluates the entire Irish child law system. The subject matter contained in the book provides an opportunity for examining the relationship that exists, or ought to exist, between child welfare and parental rights. It examines the rights and duties of parents and children in respect of each other. It considers how best to balance the welfare of children who may require care, with the right of children and their families to protection from unwarranted State intervention.

This edition takes into account the new constitutional provision, Article 42A, and several new statutes including the Children First Act 2015 and the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015. It also includes the new District, Circuit, High Court of Appeal and Superior Court Rules.