Separation
Legal Separation Agreement
Where a couple agree to separate, the details can be worked out through a deed of separation which is acceptable to both sides.
It is a legal written contract between a husband and wife to separate. It covers maintenance, custody of children, ownership and occupation of the family home. The difference between a legal separation agreement and a judicial separation is that the spouses decide the terms of separation rather than have the terms imposed by the court, the courts need not be involved . It will only involve two solicitors, one representing the wife the other representing the husband.
Mediation
Mediation is a service to help couples who have decided to separate, or who have already separated, to negotiate their own separation terms.
How can it help?
This service encourages the separating couple to Cooperate with each other in working out mutually acceptable arrangements on all or any of the following;
* Parenting the children.
* Maintenance.
* Family home.
* Any other problems relating to the separation.
This service is confidential and both spouses are required to attend. They will be assisted by a professionally trained mediator.
Where can I go for Mediation?
This service is under the auspices of the Dept. of Equality and Law reform and is free.
Family Mediation Service 01-8728277 / 01-8728708
Family Mediation Service Dundalk 042-9359410
Cavan Family Resource Centre 049-4371363
