[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...
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...
Marriage breakdown is a common occurrence. However, people impacted often struggle to understand the issues, understand their rights, and are not aware of what steps they should take to safeguard themselves and their families. We have written an extensive blog...
[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...
Breakup [soundcloud id='203285838'] Family Law Spotlight: Recent Cases Right of Cohabitees – Breakup of Unmarried Couples A recent circuit court judgment awarded a woman about 10% of her former partner’s €26m fortune. Despite legislation on the rights of cohabitees...
What statistics do we have on the rate of separation and divorce in Ireland? Between 2006 and 2011 the number of married people in Ireland increased by nearly 10%, while the number of divorced people increased by more than 150% between 2002 - 2012, reflecting both a...
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