Gillian O'Mahony

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Is it 50/50 in Divorce

A recent High Court family law case, JKM and LM [2026] IEHC 72,  sets out clear principles on the division of assets. The Court found that assets derived from outside the marriage, such as inheritances, gifts, assets acquired before the marriage, or assets acquired...

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Proper Provision

Proper Provision In dealing with the breakdown of a marriage, the courts will look to make what is called “proper provision” for all parties involved. The courts’ main aim in family law matters is to ensure the outcome is fair and just. This means the Court will...

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