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ADR – Alternative Dispute Resolution – An Alternative to Court
Alternative Dispute Resolution [soundcloud id='166915154'] Download our ADR - Alternative Dispute Resolution notes What is Alternative Dispute Resolution? There is a growing belief that litigation – the court system – is not the best way to resolve disputes. More...
Marriage Breakdown – Options: Where Do We Go From Here, My Dear!
Between 2006 and 2011 the number of married people in Ireland increased by nearly 10%, and the number of divorced people increased by more than 150% between 2002 and 2012. These statistics show both a higher incidence of marriage breakdown and a greater number of...
Cohabitants Gain Rights Without Walking Down the Aisle
The Civil Partnership Act came into effect on 1st January 2011. The Act is two-fold as it provides for both the civil registration of same-sex partnerships and also the rights and duties of cohabiting couples whether same sex or opposite sex. Cohabitants can fall...
Marriage Breakdown Options
Download our Marriage Breakdown Part II & ADR notes Between 2006 and 2011 the number of married people in Ireland increased by nearly 10%, and the number of divorced people increased by more than 150% between 2002 and 2012. These statistics reflect both a higher...
Government Supports Private Members’ Bill Allowing Compensation for Surviving Symphysiotomy Victims
We have previously written blogs about symphysiotomy and the 1,500 Irish women who were victims of this barbaric procedure between 1944 and 1992. The Organisation for Survivors of Symphysiotomy, and many TDs have been looking for an amendment to the Statute of...
Injuries Board – The Real Truth – Rigid and Slow?
In a recent blog entitled Injuries Board: Blowing their Own Trumpet – Speedy Responses to the detriment of Claimants? we outlined some reasons why people should be cautious in accepting early compensation from the Injuries Board following their statement that they...
Marriage Breakdown – Options
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 16th April 2013 John M. Lynch on Marriage Breakdowns [soundcloud id='166916424'] Download our Marriage Breakdown notes Marriage Breakdown What recent statistics do we have on the rate of separation and divorce in Ireland? Between 2006 and 2011...
Family Law: Civil Partnerships, Access, Maintenance and Guardianship
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...
Cohabitants
Tipp FM Legal Slot – 2nd April 2013 Gillian O'Mahony on Cohabitants [soundcloud id='166930640'] Download our Cohabitants notes This morning I will begin the first of our Family Law topics with Cohabitants. What is the Civil Partnership Act? The Civil Partnership Act...