Children, Inheritance, Property Ownership and Father’s Rights

The area of law on children is delicate and complex. The most common issues that arise with children are guardianship and custody. However, the scope of children within the law goes far beyond parental rights. One common aspect is that of entering into a contract with a child. A minor may enter into a contract
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Grandparents and Guardianship – The Legal Rights of Grandparents

When a family unit breaks down the focus is inevitably in establishing each parents’ rights in relation to their children. What is often forgotten is that such a break up can have negative consequences for the grandparents who may wish to apply for guardianship, access or custody.  We all understand that grandparents play a very important role
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Marriage Breakdown

Guardianship, Custody & Access

[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 maintain and properly care for the child and it refers to the decisions which must be made during
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Recent Developments in Guardianship

Tipp FM Legal Slot – Recent Developments in Guardianship   On Tipp FM John M. Lynch spoke to Seamus Martin about recent developments in Guardianship – What is it? Who can be appointed a Guardian? What are the rights for unmarried parents in Guardianship? He also discussed the rights and duties of those who are
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Grandparents Do Have Access rights under by Law.

Grandparents often play a very important role in the lives of their grandchildren but can find themselves in a situation where they may not be able to see their grandchildren particularly in circumstances where a family breakdown has taken place and the relationship between the child’s parents or the child’s parents and grandparents is strained.
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New Year’s Resolutions: Review your Family Options

During the post-holiday period we see an increase in separations and family law matters.  Before Christmas we advised separated and divorced parents on how best to make access arrangements for the Christmas period.  Today, as part of our New Year’s Resolutions series of blogs, I will discuss various elements of family law disputes, particularly the
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Maintenance, Access and Guardianship

Download Maintenance Access Guardianship Notes Maintenance Who is maintenance payable for? There is a legal responsibility in Ireland on both spouses to maintain each other and on parents to maintain their children in accordance with their means. Is there a definition for the word child? Both parents have a responsibility to support their children financially. 
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