Children invisible in an adult-dominated family law process
THE Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015 has been welcomed in broad terms as a positive step in the reform of Ireland’s antiquated family laws.
From a children’s rights perspective, it is significant that the bill recognises that respect for the family requires giving such relationships legal protection. It is progressive that following the enactment of the bill, legal protection can be offered not just to the traditional family, but to the rich diversity of family relationships that are part of children’s lived experiences.
