Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Shortcut to Divorce

  • 01-02-2011 5:28pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,012 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    Does anyone have any information on how to shortcut the years you have to wait post-separation to get a divorce.

    I married in Ireland some years ago and am now going through a separation and am very keen to get divorced as soon as possible. I have heard that being resident in the US for 6 months makes you eligible to apply for a divorce. Has any one any information on this or any other countries where this may happen.

    Posting anonymously but am a regular member.

    Thanks in advance.


Comments

  • #2
    Ickle Magoo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,485 ✭✭✭✭Ickle Magoo


    Your first port of call is to contact a solicitor who will go through all legal options with you...


  • #3
    Neyite
    Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,948 Mod ✭✭✭✭Neyite


    I am open to correction, but I think you need to be legally separated for 4 years before you can divorce.


  • #4
    Auldloon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,241 ✭✭✭Auldloon


    My ex and I agreed to back date our separation date. Wasn't in Ireland but cant see why it should be different.


  • #5
    Wisco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 637 ✭✭✭Wisco


    As far as I'm aware a divorce will only be legally binding in Ireland when granted abroad if you plan to continue living in the other country (ie the US). So, yes, if you get residency in the US (and requirements differ by state and county there) you can apply for divorce there but it may not be binding here. That's as far as I'm aware, and as I'm not a lawyer, you should get professional advice.
    Once you get a legal separation here you're pretty well sorted in terms of you and your partner having separate assets, etc, unless you really want to remarry before the 4 years are up.
    Good luck. Waiting is not a fun experience. I'd love it if Ireland could get out of the dark ages when it comes to divorce law.


  • #6
    Pebbles68
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 165 ✭✭Pebbles68


    I'm not in the legal profession so this cannot be considered legal advice but a very close friend of mine is divorced. The advice the solicitor gave is that the courts accept the date of the breakdown of the relationship as the start of the 4 year period. So if you stopped sharing a bed 3 years ago you'll only have one more year to wait. If the relationship broke down 4 or more years ago you can apply for a court date straight away.


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,012 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    Thanks folks. Much appreciated.


Advertisement