R.S. v T.S. [2014] IEHC 257 (11 April 2014)

R.S. v T.S. [2014] IEHC 257 (11 April 2014)

The court found that both parents are loving and attentive, and that there is no logical or evidential basis to divide custody unequally. Equal custody on a one-week on/one-week off basis is in the best interests of the children. Proper provision is achieved by broadly following the husband's proposal, with some modifications, including transfer of one pension policy to the wife and continued maintenance of €1,500 per month.

Citation
[2014] IEHC 257
Parties
Applicant: R. S.; Respondent: T. S.
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
11 April 2014
Procedural Posture
Judicial Separation / Final Judgment
Outcome
Decree of judicial separation granted; joint and equal custody of children ordered; division of assets and maintenance as specified.
Legal Topics
Judicial Separation, Custody and Access, Ancillary Relief, Proper Provision, Division of Assets, Maintenance
Family Law Judicial Separation Custody and Access Ancillary Relief Proper Provision Division of Assets Maintenance

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Parties

R. S.

Applicant

T. S.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Judicial Separation / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a decree of judicial separation should be granted
  2. 2 What custody and access arrangements are in the best interests of the children
  3. 3 What constitutes proper provision for the spouses and children

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that both parents are loving and attentive, and that there is no logical or evidential basis to divide custody unequally. Equal custody on a one-week on/one-week off basis is in the best interests of the children. Proper provision is achieved by broadly following the husband's proposal, with some modifications, including transfer of one pension policy to the wife and continued maintenance of €1,500 per month.

Court Disposition

Decree of judicial separation granted; joint and equal custody of children ordered; division of assets and maintenance as specified.

Orders

  • Decree of judicial separation granted to both parties.
  • Joint custody of the children with equal access on a one-week on/one-week off basis.