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What is Mediation? – A simple Guide
What is Mediation Mediation is a private and voluntary way for people in a dispute to work out an agreement with help from a neutral mediator. If the parties agree on a solution, it only becomes legally binding once it’s written down and signed by everyone. The court...
Things to Consider When Buying a House
What are the most important things to consider when buying a house? Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make, so a little planning goes a long way. Before you start viewing properties, make a list of what matters most to you. No house is...
What is Nervous Shock in Irish Law?
Nervous shock is a profound psychological injury caused by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. It is not mere emotional distress or upset but a recognised psychiatric illness that can disrupt every aspect of one’s life. Seeing a loved one injured or killed...
Make your will work! Challenging inheritances left by will
In the past few years, there has been a significant increase in the number of people challenging or contesting a will. Challenging a will is an option for those who feel they have not been properly provided for under its terms. We act for beneficiaries, executors,...
Cohabitation – What you need to Know
Cohabitation is highly popular and rapidly increasing in Ireland, marking a significant shift in family structure. While marriage remains common, cohabitation is frequently used as a precursor to marriage or as a long-term alternative, particularly among younger,...
Wills and Inheritance in Ireland: What You Need to Know
Wills and Inheritance in Ireland: What You Need to Know Making a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and ensure your wishes are carried out after your death. Many people underestimate the importance of making a Will, but having...
Fair Deal Scheme Agricultural Assets: Key Issues for Irish Farmers
The Fair Deal Scheme can have significant consequences for agricultural assets, farm succession and estate planning for Irish farming families.
Making Home Ownership Possible: A Guide to the Available Supports – Part 2
Owning your own home can feel out of reach for many people, especially with rising prices and increasing competition. But there are supports designed to help bridge the gap. Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme For many buyers, the biggest barrier to owning a...
Is it 50/50 in Divorce
A recent High Court family law case, JKM and LM [2026] IEHC 72, sets out clear principles on the division of assets. The Court found that assets derived from outside the marriage, such as inheritances, gifts, assets acquired before the marriage, or assets acquired...