Blog
The Family Home and Bankruptcy Part I: The role of the Official Assignee
While coverage of the recent changes to the Bankruptcy Laws has focused on the reduction of the bankruptcy term from three years to one year, a number of other amendments were made. These will have a serious effect on a person's decision to file for bankruptcy. The...
One Year Bankruptcy
One year bankruptcy is now a reality in Ireland after the Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act 2015 was brought into law by a commencement order on Friday, January 29th 2016. The commencement order reduced the normal duration of bankruptcy from three years to one year...
Not a One-Stop-Shop. The tips and traps when bringing a claim to the Injuries Board
Injuries Board – What/Who is it? The Injuries Board is an independent body set up by law which assesses personal injuries claims (such as falls or motor accidents). An injured party must put their claim before the injuries board before taking a claim to Court. Gillian...
Who Keeps the Dog? Deciding the division of assets after divorce.
[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 guide them...
Now is Always the Time to Make a Will
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...
Fathers Allowed Out of the Waiting Room – Automatic guardianship as New Act commences
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...
“To Die You Have to Prove You Were Born” – Death Certificate for ‘Unborn’ Child
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...
Cohabitation – What’s the cost of living in sin?
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...
The End of Bankruptcy Tourism – One Year Bankruptcy Is Here
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...