Put It in Writing – Co-habitation, Co-ownership, Separation & Prenup Agreements.

A ‘couple’ of must do’s We are often told to make sure that we have our affairs in order.  This can include making a Will and an Enduring Power of Attorney.  It also involves regularizing your relationships, both business and personal.  We regulate business relationships by having Shareholders’ Agreements or Partnership Agreements.  We need to
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Co-ownership, Co-habitation and Pre-nup Agreements

Co-ownership agreements Buying a property with another person is in many respects like investing in a business and it is important for all the parties to know the terms and conditions of your relationship as property owners. Anyone who is buying a property with another person, whether they are a family member or a friend,
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LIVING IN SIN – COHABITATION RIGHTS

What rights do couple living together have on a breakup or death. Can you do an agreement with the person you are living with.
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Surrogacy – What Is The Law In Ireland?

What is surrogacy? Surrogacy is where a woman becomes pregnant with the intention of handing over the child to someone else after giving birth. Surrogacy is a way for a childless couple or individual to have a child, with a surrogate mother carrying the child.  She then carries the child to term with the intention
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Legal Highlights from 2019

      As we get to grips with a new year and indeed a new decade! It’s  worthwhile looking back at some of the legal highlights during the last 12 months. Some of these changes may have a long lasting and profound impact on Irish legal landscape.     Cervical Check While this was
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Divorce: Living Apart Requirement Reduced to 2 Years

  The Family Law Act 2019, which amends the law on Divorce, has commenced. The Act reduces the minimum living-apart period specified in the Family Law Divorce Act 1996 to two years during the previous three years. This new legislation follows the passing of the divorce referendum on the 24th of May 2019 to amend
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Family Law Court Reform – What Changes Can We Expect?

    Changes in Divorce – New Legislation The Family Law Bill 2019 has now passed all stages in the Oireachtas. The legislation follows the passing of the divorce referendum on May 24 to amend the Constitution. The referendum was carried by 82% of those who voted The Family Law Bill 2019 amends the Family
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When Love Breaks Down – Relationship Breakdown & Family Law

  A relationship breakdown can often be a very traumatic and upsetting time for all involved. Whether it is a couple living together, parents of children or a married couple, every relationship break up brings its own unique challenges and hurdles.   What happens when you visit a Solicitor to discuss a Separation or Divorce?
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The Pet Pre-Nup – Are we barking up the wrong tree!

  Pre nuptial agreements are increasing steadily in Ireland since their introduction  in 1965. We have seen a growth in the number of pre nuptial agreements being sought by farming families.  Over 70% of farmers are supporting calls to make pre nups recognised legally in Ireland. However it is important to remember that courts are
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CHANGES IN FAIR DEAL SCHEME FOR FARMS AND FAMILY BUSINESSES

  The Cabinet has approved changes to the Fair Deal scheme for farms and small businesses. The scheme provides financial support for those in long-term nursing home care. The legislation will be examined by an Oireachtas committee before the Dáil recess in July but it is hoped that the changes would be passed in the
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