O'Brien v. O'Brien [1983] IEHC 80 (19 May 1983)

O'Brien v. O'Brien [1983] IEHC 80 (19 May 1983)

The court held that marital assets should be divided equitably, considering contributions of both parties.

Citation
[1983] IEHC 80
Parties
Applicant: O'Brien; Respondent: O'Brien
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
19 May 1983
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment
Outcome
assets divided equitably
Legal Topics
Division of Assets, Spousal Rights
Family Law Division of Assets Spousal Rights

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Parties

O'Brien

Applicant

O'Brien

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether assets should be divided between spouses upon dissolution of marriage

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that marital assets should be divided equitably, considering contributions of both parties.

Court Disposition

assets divided equitably

Orders

  • Division of marital assets as per court's determination