Marianne Joyce

ISBN13: 9780414123991
Previous Edition ISBN: 9781858005003
Published: October 2024
Publisher: Round Hall Press
Country of Publication: Ireland
Format: Paperback

This Nutshell title addresses the core principles of Irish Family Law

The new edition of the Family Law Nutshell presents a detailed yet concise examination of the core aspects of Irish family law, with a view to assisting students beginning their study of the subject and those revising for exams. The clear and thorough manner in which the information is presented will make this an invaluable revision tool for all students of the discipline. The book provides a comprehensive insight into reported and unreported decisions of the courts, legislation and other relevant developments in the context of an ever-evolving society.

Since the first edition, there have been a number of both legislative and constitutional changes, in particular in relation to: guardianship, custody and access, the rights of the child, same-sex couples, civil partnership and cohabitation, adoption, domestic violence, and marital breakdown. All chapters have been revised and rewritten to incorporate such developments, and the content has been updated generally on the law relating to both the marital and non-marital family, and children.

Round Hall Nutshells is a series of books presenting the essentials of the law in clear, straightforward language. Designed with the busy student in mind, the Nutshell is perfect for exam preparation, with brief, clear explanations of key exam topics throughout.

About the Author

Marianne Joyce is a recent graduate of the LLM in Children's Rights and Family Law at University College Cork. She has previously published on children and young people's participation in research, having worked as a youth researcher for a number of years. In 2023, she co-authored Family Law, 2nd edition (Round Hall) with Professor Louise Crowley. She is currently working as a Policy Officer in the Ombudsman for Children's Office.

Table of Contents

1. Family, Marriage and the Law
2. Non-Marital Family
3. Child Law
4. Guardianship, Custody and Access
5. State Intervention in the Family
6. Adoption Law
7. Marital Breakdown
8. Ancillary Relief on Marital Breakdown
9. Law of Nullity
10. Domestic Violence