One of the most common questions going through the stress of Divorce is about the division of assets between them and if it is really supposed to be 50;50.

Unfortunately as can be seen from the below article that the division of assets between the spouses on divorce is not clear in law in Ireland. Several factors may be taken into account by the Judge if the dispute is not resolved through mediation or otherwise and makes it to court.

This is an excellent article on the current legal position.

Susan Appelbe is a trained and experienced lawyer who now specialises in Mediation. In particular Susan Mediates with separating couples during the time leading up to Divorce, working out issues such as the division of assets and takes a child centered approach to issues such as custody,guardianship and access to children. Susan works all over Munster and Cork County regularly Mediating in North and East Cork towns of Mallow, Youghal,Charleville, Mitchelstown,Kanturk,Midletown and West Cork towns of Bandon, Clonakilty, Bantry, Dunmanway,Castletownbere and Skibbereen.

Dividing Assets In Divorce: Does Equitable Mean Equal?