Sir, - I have begun a project to study matters relating to "first wives" before, during and after of their separation/divorce.
The group is currently collecting the experiences of first wives with the mediation services, the legal profession, the courts, the financial institutions, maintenance payments, additional payments, etc. All of these matters will be thoroughly researched and the findings compiled into reports to be presented to Government Departments, the Incorporated Law Society, all elected public representatives, women's groups and other relevant bodies.
It is imperative that the group has as much information as possible to ensure the authenticity of these reports. If any of your readers would like to contribute their experiences to this research project, they can contact me. All information will be treated in the strictest confidence and no names or addresses will be used unless with the contributor's written consent. - Yours, etc., Jean O'Neill, First Wives Group,
5 Highthorn Wood,
Glenageary,
Co Dublin.