Irish Family Law Handbook Notes

Question 1 Mr and Mrs Brown entered into a civil marriage without an antenuptial contract. At the time of entering into the marriage Mrs Brown was unaware of the fact that Mr Brown was already a party to another civil marriage in community of property. Mrs Brown found out about the other civil marriage after the death of Mr Brown. a) What type of marriage is Mr and Mrs Brown’s marriage? (1) b) Mrs Brown approaches you for advice. As her attorney, advise her what the patrimonial consequences...

Question 1 Mr and Mrs Brown entered into a civil marriage without an antenuptial contract. At the time of entering into the marriage Mrs Brown was unaware of the fact that Mr Brown was already a party to another civil marriage in community of property. Mrs Brown found out about the other civil marriage after the death of Mr Brown. a) What type of marriage is Mr and Mrs Brown’s marriage? (1) b) Mrs Brown approaches you for advice. As her attorney, advise her what the patrimonial consequences...