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One view of parental alienation

By: Keith Walsh
Posted on: 05-Nov-2022
This article in the Irish Times is interesting and I agree with some but not all of it. It is difficult to generalise as every single case involving allegations of misbehaviour, domestic violence and/or parental alienation need very careful investigation. There are competing rights of all involved and it is up to the Court in each case to resolve the dispute. This is exceptionally difficult. It is important to remember that those who do the reports for the Court are subject to cross examination on their report and the Judge is not obliged to follow the report and retains discretion. It is an area that needs close examination, resources and reform. 

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One view of parental alienation

By: Keith Walsh
Posted on: 05-Nov-2022
This article in the Irish Times is interesting and I agree with some but not all of it. It is difficult to generalise as every single case involving allegations of misbehaviour, domestic violence and/or parental alienation need very careful investigation. There are competing rights of all involved and it is up to the Court in each case to resolve the dispute. This is exceptionally difficult. It is important to remember that those who do the reports for the Court are subject to cross examination on their report and the Judge is not obliged to follow the report and retains discretion. It is an area that needs close examination, resources and reform. 

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3 step guide to PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DURING COVID-19

By: Keith Walsh
Posted on: 24-Mar-2020
3 step guide to PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DURING COVID-19

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Woman in domestic abuse case forced to represent herself

By: Keith Walsh
Posted on: 31-Jul-2017
Domestic Violence update with quotes from Keith Walsh Solicitor in today's Irish Independent

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Calls to scrap legal aid fees for domestic violence cases grow

By: Keith Walsh
Posted on: 31-Jul-2017
Calls to scrap legal aid fees for domestic violence cases grow

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Family Policy and Procedures for Responding to Allegations of Child Abuse and Neglect Psychological and Emotional Abuse Anger Management

By: Keith Walsh
Posted on: 02-Mar-2017
Family - Child Abuse - Policy and Procedures for Responding to Allegations of Child Abuse and Neglect - Psychological and Emotional Abuse - Anger Management - Judicial Review - Notice of Motion - O. 84, r. 22(5) of the Rules of the Superior Courts 

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Family The Child Abduction and Enforcement of Custody Orders Act, 1991 The Hague Convention

By: Keith Walsh
Posted on: 31-Jan-2017
Family - The Child Abduction and Enforcement of Custody Orders Act, 1991 - The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (“Hague Convention”) - Council Regulation 2201/2003 - Custody rights - Wrongful removal - Place of habitual residence 

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