by John Lynch | Jan 29, 2016 | Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
[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...
by John Lynch | Jan 29, 2016 | Wills, Succession & Estates
Why make a will? When should I make a will is one of the most frequent questions clients ask us. Yet, it remains the one which we constantly find ourselves having to persuade people to actually do. A will is one of the most important documents you will have to make...
by John Lynch | Jan 29, 2016 | Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
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...
by John Lynch | Jan 26, 2016 | Personal Injury & Litigation, Wills, Succession & Estates
An ‘unborn’ child, who died in a horrific two-car collision in Tipperary in 2012, will be issued with a death certificate, marking an apparent legal first in Ireland. Clonmel Coroner’s Court this week held the death of baby girl, Mollie, to be one of stillbirth caused...
by John Lynch | Jan 11, 2016 | Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
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...
by John Lynch | Dec 10, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Insolvency
THE END OF BANKRUPTCY TOURISM! – ONE YEAR BANKRUPTCY PERIOD This One Year Bankruptcy has been a long time in coming. People have been suffering for long enough the debt hangover from the Celtic Tiger era. In 2012 big changes were introduced. The Insolvency Service...
by John Lynch | Nov 30, 2015 | Personal Injury & Litigation
Attending at an Inquest After the funeral is over and loved ones try to pick up the pieces. Many families are surprised when, after six weeks or more, a member of the Garda Siochána call to the family home to inform them of the date of the inquest of their family...
by John Lynch | Nov 30, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Insolvency
What is One Year Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is where the property or assets someone who is unable or unwilling to pay their debts are transferred to a person who is given charge of the property by the High Court (called the Official Assignee) to be sold. When those assets...
by John Lynch | Nov 13, 2015 | Commerical, Consumer & Employment Law
The Volkswagen Emissions Scandal – Are there legal emissions? As anyone who has been keeping an eye on the news recently will know, the VW group has been engulfed in a huge scandal over emissions cheating devices in their vehicles. The scandal involves special...
by John Lynch | Nov 11, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has today announced that legislation reducing the term of bankruptcy could become law before the end of the year. Bankruptcy is the last resort open to a creditor who cannot get paid by any other means and the end of the line for a debtor who is...
by John Lynch | Oct 23, 2015 | Wills, Succession & Estates
WHAT IS ESTATE AND SUCCESSION PLANNING? Estate planning is planning the transfer of assets to the next generation in a tax efficient way. While making a Will is certainly the first step in planning ahead there are other issues to consider depending on your own...
by John Lynch | Oct 19, 2015 | Wills, Succession & Estates
Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) What is an EPA (Enduring Power of Attorney)? If someone becomes incapacitated through disability, illness or a progressive degenerative disease their assets could potentially be frozen. To avoid this situation a person, while in...
by John Lynch | Sep 25, 2015 | Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
[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...
by John Lynch | Sep 15, 2015 | Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
by John Lynch | Sep 15, 2015 | Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
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...
