Child & Family Law

Divorce, judicial separation, childcare and custody applications, separation agreements, resolution of financial disputes, disputes between unmarried couples and advice on civil partnerships and equal marriage provisions. We work closely with TIGALA – the Independent Guardian ad Litem Agency in advocating for and representing the interests of children in childcare proceedings.

KOD Lyons works on behalf of individuals and together with NGOs in promoting the rights of persons with disabilities in Ireland. We have our own dedicated department to serve the legal rights of people in this area of law.

Our highly specialised, dedicated Youth Crime and Child Protection teams are among the busiest and most respected in Ireland. We are a leading authority on education law and healthcare law for children and their carers.

There is a legal responsibility for both Spouses to maintain each other and any dependent members of their family in accordance with their means. Informal agreements can be reached regarding maintenance between the parties. If an arrangement cannot be agreed then either the matter can be worked through by virtue of the Mediation Services or in the alternative an Application will have to be made to Court.

Wardship Proceedings are very different from Proceedings under the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964 in that they can be commenced by a third party even though the parents of the child are alive. When a minor is made a Ward of Court, all matters affecting the minors upbringing become the responsibility of the Court. The Court can decide in whose care and custody the minor should be placed the manner in which property should be managed.

Divorce, judicial separation, childcare and custody applications, separation agreements, resolution of financial disputes, disputes between unmarried couples and advice on civil partnerships and equal marriage provisions. We work closely with TIGALA – the Independent Guardian ad Litem Agency in advocating for and representing the interests of children in childcare proceedings.

Divorce, judicial separation, childcare and custody applications, separation agreements, resolution of financial disputes, disputes between unmarried couples and advice on civil partnerships and equal marriage provisions. We work closely with TIGALA – the Independent Guardian ad Litem Agency in advocating for and representing the interests of children in childcare proceedings.

Divorce, judicial separation, childcare and custody applications, separation agreements, resolution of financial disputes, disputes between unmarried couples and advice on civil partnerships and equal marriage provisions. We work closely with TIGALA – the Independent Guardian ad Litem Agency in advocating for and representing the interests of children in childcare proceedings.

Divorce, judicial separation, childcare and custody applications, separation agreements, resolution of financial disputes, disputes between unmarried couples and advice on civil partnerships and equal marriage provisions. We work closely with TIGALA – the Independent Guardian ad Litem Agency in advocating for and representing the interests of children in childcare proceedings.

Divorce, judicial separation, childcare and custody applications, separation agreements, resolution of financial disputes, disputes between unmarried couples and advice on civil partnerships and equal marriage provisions. We work closely with TIGALA – the Independent Guardian ad Litem Agency in advocating for and representing the interests of children in childcare proceedings.

Divorce, judicial separation, childcare and custody applications, separation agreements, resolution of financial disputes, disputes between unmarried couples and advice on civil partnerships and equal marriage provisions. We work closely with TIGALA – the Independent Guardian ad Litem Agency in advocating for and representing the interests of children in childcare proceedings.

Our team also has experience in assisting with wider campaigning issues in respect of educational matters. These include campaigns around school building changes, funding issues for special educational needs provision and policy challenges and developments.