Legal Resolutions for 2020!
Friday, 17 January 2020
With a New Year inevitably comes new plans and resolutions. It’s interesting to see that the first working Monday of the Year is traditionally known as “Divorce Day”. While it might sound like hokum, we actually do see a spike in divorce enquiries made in the first working week of the year. Our own
- Published in Personal Injury & Litigation
Divorce: Living Apart Requirement Reduced to 2 Years
Wednesday, 04 December 2019
We look at the changes to the living apart requirement, which has been reduced as part of The Family Law Act 2019.
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Family Law Court Reform finally on the way
Tuesday, 12 November 2019
Passing of changes in Divorce Legislation The Family Law Bill 2019 has now passed all stages in the Oireachtas. The legislation follows the passing of the divorce referendum on May 24 to amend the Constitution. The referendum was carried by 82% of those who voted The Family Law Bill 2019 amends the Family Law (Divorce)
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
When Love Breaks Down – Relationship Breakdown & Family Law
Thursday, 10 October 2019
A relationship breakdown can often be a very traumatic and upsetting time for all involved. Whether it is a couple living together, parents of children, or a married couple, every relationship break up brings its own unique challenges and hurdles.
- Published in Separation, Divorce & Relationship Issues
Succession Rights in Divorce or Separation
Tuesday, 09 April 2019
There are important protections in Irish law for partners’ succession rights. If they have been left out , or not properly provided for in a Will of their deceased partner there are safeguards. Under the Succession Act 1965, a spouse has certain minimum succession rights. They are entitled to half of the estate if there
Succession Rights for Separating Couples
Thursday, 01 November 2018
A quick guide to partners rights on separation and the need to review their wills.
