Fathers Allowed Out of the Waiting Room – Automatic guardianship as New Act commences
Friday, 29 January 2016
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 reflect the realities of modern family life. The Minister for
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
“To Die You Have to Prove You Were Born” – Death Certificate for ‘Unborn’ Child
Tuesday, 26 January 2016
An ‘unborn’ child, who died in a horrific two-car collision in Tipperary in 2012, will be issued with a death certificate, marking an apparent legal first in Ireland. Clonmel Coroner’s Court this week held the death of baby girl, Mollie, to be one of stillbirth caused by a lack of oxygen due to the injuries
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation, Wills, Succession & Estates
Cohabitation – What’s the cost of living in sin?
Monday, 11 January 2016
The term “common law marriage” is a phrase that is familiar to many people. It does not however confer any legal rights in Ireland. Many couples have in the past, assumed in error that certain rights and responsibilities arose from their relationship. The Courts have ruled consistently in the past that unmarried couples are not
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
The End of Bankruptcy Tourism – One Year Bankruptcy Is Here
Thursday, 10 December 2015
THE END OF BANKRUPTCY TOURISM! – ONE YEAR BANKRUPTCY PERIOD This One Year Bankruptcy has been a long time in coming. People have been suffering for long enough the debt hangover from the Celtic Tiger era. In 2012 big changes were introduced. The Insolvency Service of Ireland was set up. Various insolvency arrangements were put in place.
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Inquest – What you need to know
Monday, 30 November 2015
Attending at an Inquest After the funeral is over and loved ones try to pick up the pieces. Many families are surprised when, after six weeks or more, a member of the Garda Siochána call to the family home to inform them of the date of the inquest of their family member. The coroner system
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation
One Year Bankruptcy Reform – A Welcome Change
Monday, 30 November 2015
What is One Year Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is where the property or assets someone who is unable or unwilling to pay their debts are transferred to a person who is given charge of the property by the High Court (called the Official Assignee) to be sold. When those assets are sold, the costs, expenses, court fees
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
The Volkswagen Emissions Scandal – Are there legal emissions?
Friday, 13 November 2015
The Volkswagen Emissions Scandal – Are there legal emissions? As anyone who has been keeping an eye on the news recently will know, the VW group has been engulfed in a huge scandal over emissions cheating devices in their vehicles. The scandal involves special software placed in VW cars (and many more like Audi,
- Published in Commerical, Consumer & Employment Law
Change in the Bankruptcy Law – A positive development
Wednesday, 11 November 2015
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has today announced that legislation reducing the term of bankruptcy could become law before the end of the year. Bankruptcy is the last resort open to a creditor who cannot get paid by any other means and the end of the line for a debtor who is not able to pay his
- Published in Bankruptcy & Insolvency
PLAN TO SUCCEED! – ESTATE / SUCCESSION PLANNING
Friday, 23 October 2015
WHAT IS ESTATE AND SUCCESSION PLANNING? Estate planning is planning the transfer of assets to the next generation in a tax efficient way. While making a Will is certainly the first step in planning ahead there are other issues to consider depending on your own particular circumstances. In certain circumstances it might be appropriate to
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
‘A Living Will’ – Enduring Power of Attorney
Monday, 19 October 2015
Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) What is an EPA (Enduring Power of Attorney)? If someone becomes incapacitated through disability, illness or a progressive degenerative disease their assets could potentially be frozen. To avoid this situation a person, while in good health, should create an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA), sometimes known as a “living
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
Guardianship, Custody & Access
Friday, 25 September 2015
[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 maintain and properly care for the child and it refers to the decisions which must be made during
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Marriage Breakdown- Proper Provision Protecting Your Assets
Tuesday, 15 September 2015
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 mediation may assist; If ultimately the
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Marriage Breakdown – Proper Provision – How Final Is Final?
Tuesday, 15 September 2015
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Personal Injury Claims and The Injuries Board
Tuesday, 01 September 2015
[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 claim can be taken through the courts Because they are
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation
Pre- Nuptial Agreements
Monday, 31 August 2015
[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 the parties will divide their assets and deal with their finances upon Divorce or
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
