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Easier Divorce – Same Old Problems
Time Ireland Edition - May 19th 2019 - Eithne Dunne If the referendum this Friday is passed, separated couples will have to wait only two years — rather than four — before filing for divorce. While the shorter waiting period may make the process quicker, it will not...
MISSING PERSONS BILL TO HELP FAMILIES IN LIMBO
The Government has announced its intention to make changes to help families left in limbo when a relative goes missing. Aside from the obvious trauma and heartache a family go through when a loved one goes missing, there are also some legal and financial issues that...
Succession Rights in Divorce or Separation
There are important protections in Irish law for partners’ succession rights. If they have been left out , or not properly provided for in a Will of their deceased partner there are safeguards. Under the Succession Act 1965, a spouse has certain minimum...
MARRIAGE BREAKDOWN – WHAT DO I DO ?
OPTIONS If you are faced with marriage breakdown, and the uncertainty that comes with it, it is important for you to know your options. When we are approached by someone who is going through difficulties in their marriage the first thing we explore is the possibility...
Marriage Breakdown – The Options.
If you are faced with marriage breakdown, and the uncertainty that comes with it, it is important for you to know your options. When we are approached by someone who is going through difficulties in their marriage the first thing we explore is the possibility of...
Who should you pick to carry out your wishes in your Will – Executors.
Your executor carries out (or executes) the wishes set out in your will and choosing the right person or persons is an important decision. It should be somebody you trust to do this job. Ideally, it should be a job given to two people to act as co-executors. What does...
DePuy Hips – Where are we now .
The first Irish DePuy hip judgment against the metal-on-metal hip manufacturer DePuy International, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson, was handed down in the High Court in November 2016 by Mr. Justice Kevin Cross. This was a welcome development as it is the first...
Love at first sight is a Pre-Nuptial Agreement
A recent poll by FarmIreland.ie showed that over 70 per cent of farmers believe that prenuptial agreements should have legal standing in Ireland. Unlike the US Canada, New Zealand and Australia, Ireland currently has no legislation which expressly recognises such...
Taking action in cases of medical negligence
Medical Negligence is a very sensitive and complex area of law. Things go wrong in hospitals and other medical environments. When they do, they affect people at a time when they are extremely vulnerable. It is often difficult for users of medical services to...