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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Divorce Referendum Passed – What Now?

The Divorce Referendum was passed by a huge majority over the weekend with the result that once new legislation is enacted couples will not have to wait for four years before they apply for a Divorce The four year waiting period is still the law and will remain the law until the Government enacts amending
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DIVORCE REFERENDUM – WHAT WILL CHANGE?

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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 change the plethora of financial considerations associated
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Succession Rights in Divorce or Separation

Lynch Solicitors Team
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 succession rights. They are entitled to half of the estate if there
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