RL v MR (Approved)

                                i.             Are the requisite proofs for the granting of a Decree of Divorce satisfied in this case?� I have concluded that they are not.

                              ii.             If not, are the requisite proofs for the granting of a Decree of Judicial Separation pursuant to section 2(1)(f) of the Judicial Separation and Family Law Reform Act, 1989 ("the 1989 Act") (or otherwise) satisfied in this case?� I have concluded that such proofs are satisfied.

                            iii.             If the answer to either (i) or (ii) above is 'yes', what are the appropriate ancillary reliefs to be granted pursuant to the 1996 Act or the 1995 Act?� This is considered below.

      If the responses to 1 and 2 were in the negative, there would be no entitlement to either a Decree of Divorce or Judicial Separation and, the financial/child provision reliefs being ancillary to such a Decree as arises, there would likewise be no entitlement to any ancillary relief orders.

      I therefore intend to first examine the marital relationship of the parties and the marital and relationship history of the parties in order to assess whether or not an entitlement to a Decree of either nature has been proved.