Ask a solicitor: My ex hasn't paid a cent towards our daughter - and now he has more children

The law in Ireland states that both parents have a duty to financially support their children, advises rural solicitor Angela O'Connor.

The law in Ireland states that both parents have a duty to financially support their children, advises rural solicitor Angela O'Connor.

Dear Angela,

I would be grateful for your advice. Five years ago, I had a very brief relationship with a man I met in a nightclub whilst on my friends hen do. I met up with him once or twice afterwards but things quickly fizzled out. He lives a four-hour drive from me which didn’t help.