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Children & Family Relationship Bill 2014
On Tipp FM, Andrea Gleasure, Solicitor, spoke to Seamus Martin on ‘Tipp Today’ about the Children & Family Relationship Bill 2014. [soundcloud id='178586297'] How Modern is our Modern Family? The Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014.The Children and...
Neighbour from Hell: What to do if you have noisy neighbours
The reality of life, unfortunately, is that you cannot choose your neighbours. So what can be done if your neighbour from hell is making a racket? The first action should always be to knock on the door, speak to your neighbour and ask them to tone it down a bit. As a...
Championing Personal Dignity: The importance of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015
For over 140 years the Lunacy Regulations Act provided the foundation for Ireland’s approach to issues of capacity. The Assisted Decision Making Act, which commenced this year, has thankfully replaced it. The change has rejuvenated the entire legal area. It will help...
Is Tomorrow another Day: Warehousing of Debt – cause or a cure?
Procrastination - always a tempting option, rarely the right choice. The warehousing of debt is a popular option put out there by Creditors for those desperate to emerge from unsustainable debt. Delaying payment of a large percentage of a mortgage, car loan or credit...
Dealing in an Estate: How to manage the estate of someone who has died
The death of a loved one is a traumatic time and having to manage the estate they left behind can be a major additional stress. Many solicitors however are well practiced at dealing with these issues and can advise about making the process as stress free as possible....
Contested Wills – Why might a will be contested? Some interesting cases.
In a previous blog, we looked at why a will is so important. Once you have decided to make a will, the next important step is to make one that is workable in its administration. A good will should make things easier for those left behind, not subject them to lengthy...
Modern Family & Cohabitation – Implications of being a cohabitant
What are the implications for you if you are a cohabitant? How are you protected under the law in Ireland? We look at the issue in this blog and we also have a helpful video and podcast to give you an overview of the issue. More than a 'common-law spouse' The term...
Modern Family & Cohabitation – What is a ‘cohabitant’ and do I qualify as one?
The Changing Nature of the Irish Family Earlier this decade, the law in Ireland finally began to catch up to an increasingly diverse Irish society and put in place some protections for unmarried partners to mirror those available for married partners. The last census...
Before I go Bankrupt – How the law views transactions prior to bankruptcy
Can transactions made prior to bankruptcy be set aside? Actions you take before declaring bankruptcy can be declared improper and set aside. Worse, if it is shown that you acted fraudulently, a criminal charge and jail time is a possibility. What is allowed and what...