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Guide to Child Custody in Ireland

Child custody and guardianship in Ireland
Applying for custody or access, how they're decided and more. Answers to your custody and guardianship questions.

Parenting plans and custody agreements
What to put in a parenting plan (with a template). Plus, how to turn your plan into a rule of court and avoid a court battle.

Custody and access schedules
There's no standard custody schedule in Ireland, so you should suggest a schedule that works for you. Get ideas here, including for special occasions.

Child maintenance
What divorced and single parents in Ireland need to know about child maintenance. How to calculate it, apply for it and more.

Fathers' rights in Ireland | Custody preference for the mother
To understand child custody and guardianship in Ireland, you must understand the unique way Ireland treats fathers' rights.

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