Family Law

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.

Arrangements for children

Find out about issues relating to the upbringing and day-to-day care of children. This includes guardianship, child custody, access, and certain passport applications.

Domestic violence

Domestic violence is any act or threat of physical, sexual or emotional violence against you or a family member. 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

Appealing a court order

If you are not happy with a decision or order made in court you have the right to appeal. Depending on whether the order was made in the District Court or the Circuit Court, the process for making an appeal is different.

Preparing for family law court

Learn about what happens before, during and after your Family Law case is heard. This guide and our helpful videos will take you through your day in court.