2. Both spouses must provide for each other
and their children (Social Welfare Act 1993)
Non marital families? Non marital children
must be maintained (Status of Children Act
1987)
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3. Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses and
Children) Act 1976
Can apply to court for a maintenance order
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4. Court is concerned with “proper maintenance”
being paid
Will look at..
Income and financial resources of both
parties
The financial responsibilities of both parties
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5. District Court-€150 per week per child
€500 for the spouse
Circuit Court-unlimited jurisdiction
Parties CAN enter into their own agreement to
agree maintenance
Can always apply to Court though-no “clean
break”
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6. http://SolicitorsDublinHq.com
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Email terry@businessandlegal.ie
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