Grandparents and Guardianship – The Legal Rights of Grandparents
Thursday, 19 April 2018
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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The Children and Family Relationships Act – The Voice of the Child
Tuesday, 14 April 2015
On Tipp FM, Gillian O’ Mahony spoke to Seamus Martin on ‘Tipp Today’ about the voice of the child & the new Children and Family Relationships Act. Listen to Gillian’s discussion: [soundcloud id=’200780610′] The Children and Family Relationships Act was signed into law by President Michael D Higgins on 6th April 2015. Among other important changes, the voice
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UNMARRIED FATHERS & THE 21st CENTURY FAMILY – SPOTLIGHT ON FAMILY LAW
Thursday, 02 April 2015
Commitment = Guardianship Recently, more than ever, Family Law has seen a movement towards emphasising the best interests of the child, rather than focusing on the rights of the father or of the mother. This has been particularly so in the case of guardianship (the rights and duties of parents in the upbringing of their
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How Modern is our Modern Family? The Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014.
Tuesday, 17 February 2015
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 17th February 2015 – Family Law – Children and Family Relationships Bill On Tipp FM, Gillian O’ Mahony spoke to Seamus Martin on ‘Tipp Today’ about the Children and Family Relationships Bill 2014. Listen to Gillian’s discussion: [soundcloud id=’191588871′] This morning the Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald will bring the
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New Year’s Resolutions 4: Family Law Changes
Tuesday, 04 February 2014
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 28th January 2014 Gillian O’Mahony on Family Law Changes [soundcloud id=’165871721′] Download our – New Year’s Resolution 4 Family Law Changes – notes As we continue our New Year’s resolutions discussions with Lynch Solicitors, this morning Gillian O’Mahony will advise listeners on the importance of being aware of Family
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Family Law Update
Wednesday, 18 December 2013
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 17th December 2013 John M. Lynch on Family Law [soundcloud id=’165871315′] Download our Family Law Update notes This morning John Lynch will update listeners on particularly interesting developments in Family Law. John, what developments in Family Law have you seen recently? A non-biological parent who was in loco parentis was
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Prenuptial Agreements Interview – The Spin, Spin 103.8
Monday, 11 November 2013
11th November 2013 As Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter, is considering the legal position of prenuptial agreements, today on The Spin, Spin 103.8, Gillian O’Mahony spoke to Lauren and Rory about the topic. Listen to the Show here… [soundcloud id=’166031995′] For further advice or if you wish to discuss any other legal area please contact reception@lynchsolicitors.ie or
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New Year’s Resolutions: Review your Family Options
Tuesday, 08 January 2013
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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