D.T. -v- F.L. [2012] IEHC 612 (10 February 2012)
The Dutch divorce agreement, though not recognised in Ireland, is to be given decisive weight subject to exceptions for unmet needs, specifically pension and maintenance. Provision for the wife is structured around her needs, with maintenance and pension adjustment, reflecting the Supreme Court guidance in G. v. G.
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- Citation
- [2012] IEHC 612
- Parties
- Applicant: D. T.; Respondent: F. L.
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 10 February 2012
- Procedural Posture
- Judicial Separation/divorce / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- Decree of divorce granted; ancillary reliefs ordered.
- Legal Topics
- Divorce, Maintenance, Pension Adjustment, Recognition of Foreign Divorce, Separation Agreement
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Parties
D. T.
Applicant
F. L.
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Judicial Separation/divorce / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Recognition of Dutch divorce in Ireland
- 2 Weight to be given to foreign divorce agreement
- 3 Provision for maintenance and pension
Ratio Decidendi
The Dutch divorce agreement, though not recognised in Ireland, is to be given decisive weight subject to exceptions for unmet needs, specifically pension and maintenance. Provision for the wife is structured around her needs, with maintenance and pension adjustment, reflecting the Supreme Court guidance in G. v. G.
Court Disposition
Decree of divorce granted; ancillary reliefs ordered.
Orders
- Wife entitled to €5,000 per month maintenance, reviewable after one year.
- Husband to pay €450,000 to wife for pension by pension adjustment order or otherwise.
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