Children, Inheritance, Property Ownership and Father’s Rights
Monday, 23 July 2018
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
- Published in Wills, Succession & Estates
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
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Guardianship, Custody & Access
Friday, 25 September 2015
[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
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
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
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Recent Developments in Guardianship
Tuesday, 08 April 2014
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
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Family Law Developments
Wednesday, 08 January 2014
Legal Column, South Tipp Today, 2nd January 2014 As we begin 2014 today I will discuss significant developments in the area of Family Law that we have seen over the last year. Traditionally, the Courts viewed the “family unit” as the conservative family model based on marriage, as enshrined in the Constitution. More recently,
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
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
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Family Law: Civil Partnerships, Access, Maintenance and Guardianship
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 9th April 2013 John M. Lynch on Family Law [soundcloud id=’166930573′] Download our Family Law: Civil Partnerships, Access, Maintenance and Guardianship notes Civil Partnerships What changes have been brought about by the Civil Partnership Act? Last week Gillian O’Mahony spoke on the show about Cohabitants and the rights and duties
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
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
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Maintenance, Access and Guardianship
Friday, 05 October 2012
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.
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
