What are the implications for you if you are a cohabitant? How are you protected under the law in Ireland? We look at the issue in this blog and we also have a helpful video and podcast to give you an overview of the issue. More than a 'common-law spouse' The term...
The Changing Nature of the Irish Family Earlier this decade, the law in Ireland finally began to catch up to an increasingly diverse Irish society and put in place some protections for unmarried partners to mirror those available for married partners. The last census...
[soundcloud id='242571659'] Who gets what? When going through a divorce, rational discussion about division of assets can be extremely difficult. If the divorcing couple cannot decide between themselves how best to split their assets, their solicitors can guide them...
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...
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...
[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...
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