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Irish family courts is the absolute disconnect between the courts and children
Abstract While family law is not a unique subject matter for research, it is however, a much neglected area. What sets this work apart, is the significant volume of cases observed and analysed in the Circuit Court, in all 8 … Continue reading →
Fatherlessness is the No. 1 cause of nearly all social ills we face
To be clear, father absence is the more accurate term, since fatherlessness implies that men have become “deadbeat dads” — nothing could be further from the truth. Sure, this faction exists, as do “deadbeat moms.” But the two most significant … Continue reading →
Father Bullied to Death – the suicide note of Chris Mackney
The love that my daughter and I shared was truly special. She is a such a sweet, kind and gentle spirit. I am so sorry that I will not be there to see her grow into a beautiful woman. It … Continue reading →
Judge Apologises to loving father who is prevented from seeing his children who are ‘alienated’ from him after their mother spent years ‘demonising’ him
“A father has given up the fight to see his children after their mother waged a vicious campaign ‘demonising’ him and ‘alienating’ them from him. Family court judge Stephen Wildblood today apologised to the father, who he said was an … Continue reading →
Petition – Make Parental Alienation a crime in Ireland
Alienated Parents Support, Forever Fathers, Fathers Matters, Alienated Mothers, Parents Together for Change and many other Irish organisations want the Irish Government to make Parental Alienation an offense in Ireland especially the departments whose role it it is to address:- … Continue reading →
A father who saw his child being sent for adoption by the mother of the child and who was at the time powerless in law to do anything about it
“A father who saw his child being sent for adoption by the mother of the child and who was at the time powerless in law to do anything about it. The couple had met in England and had been residing … Continue reading →
A total of 34% of all children in the country are born to single parents but the father’s rights are totally and utterly diminished.
“I also acknowledge the work of Elizabeth Kiely and Robert Bolton in completing the work. On the day of the launch it was harrowing to hear parents discussing their experience. One gentleman in particular spoke about the fact that as … Continue reading →
Hard to get access for an unmarried father to their children
“Many unmarried or separated fathers find it very difficult in the courts to get access to their children. The judge always seems to be intent on making sure they pay maintenance but when it comes to custody of or access … Continue reading →
Study had analysed 400 cases of breaches of access orders and found that no penalty or sanction had been imposed
“It is quite shocking that care orders on access are being ignored and no sanctions are being applied. What sanctions do our guests think should apply? We discussed the issue last week in the context of the example of a … Continue reading →