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30 years since the Divorce Act

2026 marks 30 years since the Divorce Act (1996) came into effect in Ireland. A milestone that of...

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11.00 23 Jan 2026


30 years since the Divorce Act


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11.00 23 Jan 2026


2026 marks 30 years since the Divorce Act (1996) came into effect in Ireland. A milestone that offers a timely opportunity to reflect on how separation, divorce, and family breakdown have changed over the past three decades.

We discuss this further with Michelle Browne, Divorce Mediator and family mediation specialist.


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