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The Family Home and Bankruptcy Part III: Protections for the Family Home
In two previous blogs (Part I & Part II) we have looked at the role of both the Official Assignee and the Bank in determining what happens to the family home in bankruptcy. Here we answer some common queries about the practicalities of what happens to the family...
The Family Home and Bankruptcy Part II: The Role of the Bank
Can the bank take my family home in bankruptcy? Losing your family home in bankruptcy is not a certainty and may not even be likely depending on your circumstances. Bankruptcy does not equal definitely losing your family home. If the family home is mortgaged, then in...
Plan When You Can: Do an Enduring Power of Attorney
After a striking RTE Prime Time investigates programme into some of the difficulties vulnerable people in care can be confronted with, it is natural to consider what preparations you can make now to protect yourself in the future. One of these safeguards, is an...
The Family Home and Bankruptcy Part I: The role of the Official Assignee
While coverage of the recent changes to the Bankruptcy Laws has focused on the reduction of the bankruptcy term from three years to one year, a number of other amendments were made. These will have a serious effect on a person's decision to file for bankruptcy. The...
One Year Bankruptcy
One year bankruptcy is now a reality in Ireland after the Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act 2015 was brought into law by a commencement order on Friday, January 29th 2016. The commencement order reduced the normal duration of bankruptcy from three years to one year...
Not a One-Stop-Shop. The tips and traps when bringing a claim to the Injuries Board
Injuries Board – What/Who is it? The Injuries Board is an independent body set up by law which assesses personal injuries claims (such as falls or motor accidents). An injured party must put their claim before the injuries board before taking a claim to Court. Gillian...
Who Keeps the Dog? Deciding the division of assets after divorce.
[soundcloud id='242571659'] Who gets what? When going through a divorce, rational discussion about division of assets can be extremely difficult. If the divorcing couple cannot decide between themselves how best to split their assets, their solicitors can guide them...
Now is Always the Time to Make a Will
Why make a will? When should I make a will is one of the most frequent questions clients ask us. Yet, it remains the one which we constantly find ourselves having to persuade people to actually do. A will is one of the most important documents you will have to make...
Fathers Allowed Out of the Waiting Room – Automatic guardianship as New Act commences
A long wait ended After a long wait, the 2015 Children and Family Relationships Act has come into operation. The Act is undoubtedly among the most significant changes in family legislation in Irish history and it is hoped that Ireland’s family law will now better...