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Automatic joint custody for unmarried German fathers

Fathers who are not married to the mothers of their children could soon automatically have equal rights over their children. Reported on 29 July 2010.... read more...

Civil Partnership Bill passed

SAME-SEX couples will be able to avail of legally-binding civil partnerships for the first time from next year. Reported on 2 July 2010.... read more...

EU Court to rule on custody rights of unmarried fathers

THE SUPREME Court has asked the European Court of Justice to decide an important issue concerning the custody rights of unmarried fathers. Reported on 31 July 2010.... read more...

Guardianship of Children Bill 2010’

A Bill to enhance the parental rights of unmarried fathers is to be launched on Monday. Reported on 13 March 2010.... read more...

Judicial Council Bill 2010

The State’s judiciary has given its unanimous support for the setting up of a judicial council. Reported on 10 May 2010.... read more...

Parental Rights Scotland 20 September 2010

Father denied access to his daughter argues Scots law 'contravenes' his human rights.... read more...

Signing into law of new civil Bill welcomed

The Bill was signed into law by President Mary McAleese at Áras an Uachtaráin yesterday morning. Reported on 20 July 2010.... read more...

The legal right to see your grandchild

Action to end the heartbreak of relatives cut off when their children divorce.... read more...

The Mothers Rights in the context of the Adoption Act 1974

In G. v An Bord Uchtála [1980] IR 32 a majority of this Court held that an unmarried mother had rights under Article 40.3 of the Constitution.... read more...

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