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Shared Parenting www.parentalequality.ie
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Parental Equality • Founded in 1992 • Input to Childrens Act 1997 – “Joint Custody” written into Act
• Presidential recognition • Outreach programmes – – – – –
Fathers’ Family Time Holidays / Children's parties Website Submissions to policy makers Training courses
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Contents 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6:
Why Shared Parenting? Life after Separation Legal Matters: One Money Matters Legal Matters: Two Dealing with Professionals
parentalequality.ie parents”
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1: Why Shared Parenting? • Shared Parenting: Concept and Benefits • Shared Parenting: In Practice
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2: Life After Separation • Building communication • Emotional management • Health matters
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3: Legal Matters: One • Words used in family law • Guardianship • Custody and Access • Domestic Violence • Maintenance
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4: Money Matters • • • • •
Everyday Finances Long Term Finances Work and children State Support Assets
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5: Legal Matters: Two • Legal Separation • Judicial Separation • Divorce • Nullity and Civil Annulment • Representing Yourself in Court
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6: Dealing with Professionals • Guardianship rights, responsibilities • Counsellors, mediators • Legal professionals • Teachers, medical professionals • Health boards, social welfare