1. Outline and evaluate the provisions of the Family Home Protection Act 1976 drawing on legal authority.
2. Outline and evaluate the provisions of the Civil Partnerships and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010.
3. Outline and evaluate the provisions of Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996 in dealing with family property in the event of a divorce.
4.  John, a solicitor and Jane a doctor, are divorced and and in the proceedings Jane is seeking to ensure that she gets a fair share of the assets available and a secure income for her and her three children. The husband has property valued at €14m. and a pension worth some €1m. As well as a monthly income of €12,000. Jane can only work part-time, as she acts as a carer of one of the children who has a disability. She has also given up many opportunities to travel and develop her career. Jane is also aware that John inherited some €3m from his fathers business while they were married. Jane comes to you for advice on what her entitlements are in the divorce proceedings. Advise her.

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