by John Lynch | Oct 3, 2016 | Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
On Tipp FM, Andrea Gleasure, Solicitor, spoke to Seamus Martin on ‘Tipp Today’ about the Children & Family Relationship Bill 2014. [soundcloud id=’178586297′] How Modern is our Modern Family? The Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014.The...
by John Lynch | Jun 17, 2016 | Wills, Succession & Estates
For over 140 years the Lunacy Regulations Act provided the foundation for Ireland’s approach to issues of capacity. The Assisted Decision Making Act, which commenced this year, has thankfully replaced it. The change has rejuvenated the entire legal area. It will help...
by John Lynch | Jun 9, 2016 | Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Procrastination – always a tempting option, rarely the right choice. The warehousing of debt is a popular option put out there by Creditors for those desperate to emerge from unsustainable debt. Delaying payment of a large percentage of a mortgage, car loan or...
by John Lynch | May 27, 2016 | Wills, Succession & Estates
The death of a loved one is a traumatic time and having to manage the estate they left behind can be a major additional stress. Many solicitors however are well practiced at dealing with these issues and can advise about making the process as stress free as possible....
by John Lynch | Apr 12, 2016 | Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
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...
by John Lynch | Apr 6, 2016 | Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
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...
by John Lynch | Mar 30, 2016 | Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Can transactions made prior to bankruptcy be set aside? Actions you take before declaring bankruptcy can be declared improper and set aside. Worse, if it is shown that you acted fraudulently, a criminal charge and jail time is a possibility. What is allowed and what...
by John Lynch | Mar 29, 2016 | Bankruptcy & Insolvency
In two previous blogs (Part I & Part II) we have looked at the role of both the Official Assignee and the Bank in determining what happens to the family home in bankruptcy. Here we answer some common queries about the practicalities of what happens to the family...
by John Lynch | Mar 29, 2016 | Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Can the bank take my family home in bankruptcy? Losing your family home in bankruptcy is not a certainty and may not even be likely depending on your circumstances. Bankruptcy does not equal definitely losing your family home. If the family home is mortgaged, then in...
by John Lynch | Mar 24, 2016 | Wills, Succession & Estates
After a striking RTE Prime Time investigates programme into some of the difficulties vulnerable people in care can be confronted with, it is natural to consider what preparations you can make now to protect yourself in the future. One of these safeguards, is an...
by John Lynch | Mar 3, 2016 | Bankruptcy & Insolvency
While coverage of the recent changes to the Bankruptcy Laws has focused on the reduction of the bankruptcy term from three years to one year, a number of other amendments were made. These will have a serious effect on a person’s decision to file for bankruptcy....
by John Lynch | Jan 29, 2016 | Bankruptcy & Insolvency
One year bankruptcy is now a reality in Ireland after the Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act 2015 was brought into law by a commencement order on Friday, January 29th 2016. The commencement order reduced the normal duration of bankruptcy from three years to one year...
by John Lynch | Jan 29, 2016 | Personal Injury & Litigation
Injuries Board – What/Who is it? The Injuries Board is an independent body set up by law which assesses personal injuries claims (such as falls or motor accidents). An injured party must put their claim before the injuries board before taking a claim to Court. Gillian...
