Explains what access and custody rights mean and describes how to get them through agreement between the parents, with the help of a third party or through the courts.
The following 3 Adoption publications are currently being updated following the enactment of new legislation. Contact a Treoir Information Officer for further information.
Adoption in Ireland Today Gives details on the legal aspects of adoption. The booklet is useful for parents who are considering placing their children for adoption. (18 pages)
Workbook for parents in the adoption process Is for parents who are actually going through the adoption process with adoption social workers and encourages parents to examine in detail the implications of both placing a baby for adoption and parenting the baby. (16 pages)
Step-Parent Adoption This section of our website describes the reasons why some parents choose Step Parent adoption and what it means for the mother, her husband, the child and the biological father.
Is a booklet especially for grandparents of children whose parents are not married to each other. We outline solutions to various difficulties that may arise, e.g. lost contact with their grandchildren. (22 pages)
This booklet explains the rights and obligantion of cohabitants contained in the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010
Explains how paternity can be presumed or established and also how it can be declared by the court. We also describe the DNA testing procedure and give a list of agencies in Ireland which organise the testing along with contact details and costs.
Has positive pointers for parents who are helping their children to understand their family situation. We give information on shared parenting and step-families. (95 pages)
Explains what guardianship means, who can become a guardian and how an unmarried father can get his joint guardianship rights. We also show how important it is to make a will.
S.I. No 5 of 1998 This is the official form that both parents must sign if they agree to the father becoming a joint guardian.
Is a guide for young parents to help them stay in or return to education. We give information on what financial supports may be available to young parents. (48 pages)
Has brief information on many issues unmarried parents need to think about for example, Money following the birth, Guardianship, Access, Custody, Maintenance, Returning to Education, Pregnancy Counselling services etc. (34 pages)
Gives information on a variety of issues such as guardianship, access and custody of children, maintenance, birth registration, passports and more, in several languages.
Explains how to register the birth, choosing a surname for your child and why it is important to have the names of both parents on a child’s birth cert.
Is aimed at those working with migrant women and contains information on pregnancy prevention, crisis pregnancy options and other related health matters. It is available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Polish, Romanian and Russian. (38 pages)
Outlines why it is important for children to have both parents in their lives. We talk about the advantages of shared parenting and we offer suggestions that might make shared parenting easier.
Is a guide for parents on resolving disputes regarding access, custody, guardianship or maintenance issues. It includes information on mediation, negotiation and going to court. We describe what is involved if you represent yourself in court and what it will be like on the day. (62 pages)
Summarises how a father can get legal rights (joint guardianship) to his child, the legal implications if the mother marries either the father or another man and the issues if his child is being placed for adoption.
Is a magazine especially for young parents, both mothers and fathers. Articles include: Is there school after baby? Sharing your news, Coping with doctors, hospitals and clinics etc.(32 pages-only available online)
The magazine especially for young parents includes articles on 10 top tips for brand new dads, Life with baby, Tips for tantrums, When should I call the doctor, Money matters for you and your baby and much more. (32 pages)
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