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Ask The Expert: How do I go about getting separated? What are my rights?


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by Karen Tobin
11th May 2021

Read time: 7 mins

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"Embarking on this process is not easy. It can be daunting to begin with but once you obtain professional advice the journey can be made more bearable and the path ahead becomes clearer."

Karen Tobin (Family Law Solicitor and Mediator at Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP) outlines your options, your rights, the paperwork to have ready and the mistakes to avoid making if you have decided to end your relationship

Arriving at the decision that your relationship is at an end, is undoubtedly one of the most difficult ones you will make. Embarking on this process is not easy. It can be daunting to begin with but once you obtain professional advice the journey can be made more bearable and the path ahead becomes clearer. The first step is to consult a family law solicitor who can give you tailored advice to suit your family’s...

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