A Decree of Divorce allows both parties to a marriage to re-marry. Divorce has been legalised in Ireland since 1996 when the Family Law Divorce Act 1996 was implemented.
It is only a Court in this jurisdiction that can grant a Decree of Divorce.
Before a Court can grant a Decree of Divorce in Ireland, the following conditions must be met:
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The parties must have been living apart from one another for a period amounting to four out of the previous five years before the Application is made.
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There must be no reasonable prospect for reconciliation.
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Proper arrangements must have been made or will be made for the Spouse and any dependent members of the family such as children of either party and other relatives.
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Recent Decisions in Family Law, in particular a Supreme Court Judgment in respect of an Appeal in a High Court Divorce Order granting a husband a sum of €1,648,000
