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Guardianship, Custody & Access
[soundcloud id=225545804] Guardianship, Custody & Access What does guardianship mean? Guardianship, custody & Access are often used terms. Guardianship means the rights and duties of parents in the upbringing of their children. It includes the duty to...
Marriage Breakdown- Proper Provision Protecting Your Assets
When a couple separate or divorce how is it decided what assets each are entitled to? This can be done in two ways: By the parties agreeing between themselves as to what each will take from the assets available- If no agreement can be reached there are options like...
Marriage Breakdown – Proper Provision – How Final Is Final?
Marriage breakdown is a common occurrence. However, people impacted often struggle to understand the issues, understand their rights, and are not aware of what steps they should take to safeguard themselves and their families. We have written an extensive blog...
Personal Injury Claims and The Injuries Board
[soundcloud id=221866317] What is the Injuries Board? The Injuries Board is an independent body set up by statute to assess personal injuries claims– be it a road traffic accident, a workplace accident or slips and falls or any other kind of injury before any legal...
Pre- Nuptial Agreements
[soundcloud id=221681042] What is a Pre-Nuptial Agreement? A pre-nuptial agreement is an agreement entered into by a couple intending to marry, the name itself shows that it is important that the agreement is entered into pre-marriage The agreement will set out how...
Wills and Succession Planning for Farmers
[soundcloud id=221681042] Why are wills so important? There is no time like the present to plan for the future and make your will. A will is one of the most important documents that you will have to make decisions on in your life. The author of the will decides what...
Why You Need A Solicitor in Medical Negligence
Do things regularly go wrong in Hospitals? Unfortunately things do go wrong. A Prime Time Documentary programme aired last month reported a major spike in the number of adverse events reported in the maternity units of two hospital groups last year. The number of...
Litigation News – Accidents at Work cases
[soundcloud id=221676081] The Monthly Wrap up in the following areas of litigation: Employers Liability Occupiers Liability Accidents and Injuries in the workplace Compensation Recent Case Law in the Area of Litigation 1. Thompson -v- Dublin Bus & Anor- this case...
Accidents in the Workplace
Accidents in the workplace are still a relatively common occurrence despite improvements amongst employers in adhering to the Irish and European Health & Safety regulations. How many accidents at work are caused by employers? It is exceptionally difficult to quote...