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IE · Family Law Act 1981

Family Law Act 1981

In force11 articlesText checked on 24 Oct 2026

Contents

  1. Art. 1 Abolition of actions for criminal conversation, enticement and harbouring of spouse.
  2. Art. 2 Engagements to marry not enforceable at law.
  3. Art. 3 Gifts to engaged couples by other persons.
  4. Art. 4 Gifts between engaged couples.
  5. Art. 5 Property of engaged couples.
  6. Art. 6 Application to the court in case of substantial benefit to a party to a broken engagement.
  7. Art. 7 Application to the court in case of substantial expenditure incurred by or on behalf of a party to a broken engagement.
  8. Art. 8 Jurisdiction (sections 6 and 7).
  9. Art. 9 Limitation period for proceedings under this Act.
  10. Art. 10 Consent by minor spouse to disposal of family home, etc.
  11. Art. 11 Short title.