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Reflections on statutory cohabitation law reform in Ireland: Past, present & future post‐O'Meara? 1024 (October 2024/nonmarriage roundtable)

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Part 15 of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010 governs the breakdown of cohabiting relationships in the Republic of Ireland. However, although the introduction of the statutory redress scheme under the 2010 Act was considered an important response to the growing need for the protection of vulnerable cohabitants, the extent to which it has provided such protection has remained somewhat obscure. This contribution reflects on what we know about the operation of the scheme as currently framed and questions what scope might exist for it to be gently reformed going forward.

Source: Family Court Review

DOI: 10.1111/fcre.12816

Author: Kathryn O'Sullivan

Institution: University of Limerick

Language: English

Topic: Family and Matrimonial Law

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,760