In the penultimate episode of this series, Judge Baker and Claire Collins SC review a series of Circuit Court appeals, showcasing how judges apply family law principles in cases with modest assets. Topics discussed include personal injury awards, non-disclosure, nesting arrangements, deferred sales, and equitable asset division. How can judges exercise creativity in these cases - and how can this affect the real-life impact on separating families?

Episode Notes:

C.C.K. v. S.L.K Jackson J., 8 July, (2024)IEHC 492
https://www.courts.ie/acc/alfresco/bc9ab65f-2ed2-4d3c-9878-53568df6d4a4/2024_IEHC_492.pdf/pdf#view=fitH

M v. N Jackson J., 23 November, 2023 , 2023 IEHC 759
https://www.courts.ie/acc/alfresco/bc9ab65f-2ed2-4d3c-9878-53568df6d4a4/2024_IEHC_492.pdf/pdf#view=fitH

F.F. v. S.B. Jackson J., 25 November, 2024 2024 IEHC 745
https://www.courts.ie/acc/alfresco/b52a8ca6-417a-43ca-ab9e-d8a85fe3130c/2024_IEHC_745.pdf/pdf#view=fitH

K.B. v. R.B Jackson J. 18 June 2025, [2025] IEHC 342
https://www.courts.ie/acc/alfresco/317668d2-4e54-4315-ad15-2291793319f4/2025_IEHC_342.pdf/pdf#view=fitH

E. v. N Jordan J., 2025 IEHC 323, 7 May 2025
https://www.courts.ie/acc/alfresco/b57b0ad4-b0b5-415d-8f3a-3726b04738c8/2025_IEHC_323.pdf/pdf#view=fitH

Disclaimer:
The presenters are not offering or seeking to offer legal advice or assistance. Their aim is to explain some new cases which elucidate the constitutional and legal principles in diviorce and judicial separation.

Any person who is affected by any of the issues raised, or the examples used, should consult with a solicitor.