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My partner is trying to get divorced

  • 02-01-2018 7:20pm
    #1
    shelly1505
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭


    Can anyone give me advise on getting divorced in Ireland.

    My partner and I are together for 3 years now. He was seperated before we got together. The time has come now to divorce as he is in the 4th year of seperation. He is eligible for Legal Aid at the moment as he was let go from his job before Christmas. Has anyone had a divorce through legal aid, the process and how long it takes or is he better to go to a solicitor on his own? Unfortunately divorces are difficult for anyone involved but I fear his ex wife will be plotting against him, as this is her favourite kinda game!!

    Thanks in advance everyone! xx


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  • #2
    Stheno
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    What month and year did he split from his ex?


  • #3
    shelly1505
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭shelly1505


    He is in his 4th year of seperation since Dec


  • #4
    Stheno
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    shelly1505 wrote: »
    He is in his 4th year of seperation since Dec

    He needs to be separated a full four years which would be next Dec from what you've posted

    It has to be four of the last five years


  • #5
    shelly1505
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭shelly1505


    Sorry yes thats what i mean he finished 4 , now into his fifth year


  • #6
    Stheno
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    shelly1505 wrote: »
    Sorry yes thats what i mean he finished 4 , now into his fifth year

    His best bet is to make an appointment at his nearest legal aid office then and they can advise him

    I know a few people who did this it didn't seem to impact on how long it took

    He should also look into mediation if he hadn't done so

    Are there kids involved?


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  • #7
    shelly1505
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭shelly1505


    Ok just hoping its not HSE and their waiting lists and you need to wait 3 years to get divorces .

    He has 2 children with her and pays his way so its ok on that front i guess


  • #8
    QueenRizla
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    What do you mean by plot against him? I’m just asking because if they are separated so many years and he is unemployed and with someone else, what reason would she interfere with divorce proceedings?


  • #9
    Stheno
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    shelly1505 wrote: »
    Ok just hoping its not HSE and their waiting lists and you need to wait 3 years to get divorces .

    He has 2 children with her and pays his way so its ok on that front i guess

    Eh, the HSE are nothing to do with divorce? What are you talking about? Mediation?

    Do you understand how divorce works? You file papers with the court and are given a date for appearance and once everything is in order the hearing goes ahead?


  • #10
    njs030
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    Your partner needs to make an appointment with a solicitor and deal with it through them.
    One thing I would say is if his ex wife has a history of being difficult perhaps it's best if you don't get involved in it? The divorce is between them as a couple and ending their marriage.


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