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MARRIAGE BREAKDOWN – WHAT DO I DO ?
OPTIONS If you are faced with marriage breakdown, and the uncertainty that comes with it, it is important for you to know your options. When we are approached by someone who is going through difficulties in their marriage the first thing we explore is the possibility...
Marriage Breakdown – The Options.
If you are faced with marriage breakdown, and the uncertainty that comes with it, it is important for you to know your options. When we are approached by someone who is going through difficulties in their marriage the first thing we explore is the possibility of...
Who should you pick to carry out your wishes in your Will – Executors.
Your executor carries out (or executes) the wishes set out in your will and choosing the right person or persons is an important decision. It should be somebody you trust to do this job. Ideally, it should be a job given to two people to act as co-executors. What does...
DePuy Hips – Where are we now .
The first Irish DePuy hip judgment against the metal-on-metal hip manufacturer DePuy International, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson, was handed down in the High Court in November 2016 by Mr. Justice Kevin Cross. This was a welcome development as it is the first...
Love at first sight is a Pre-Nuptial Agreement
A recent poll by FarmIreland.ie showed that over 70 per cent of farmers believe that prenuptial agreements should have legal standing in Ireland. Unlike the US Canada, New Zealand and Australia, Ireland currently has no legislation which expressly recognises such...
Taking action in cases of medical negligence
Medical Negligence is a very sensitive and complex area of law. Things go wrong in hospitals and other medical environments. When they do, they affect people at a time when they are extremely vulnerable. It is often difficult for users of medical services to...
All the time in the World – Statute of Limitations
What is the Statute of Limitations? The Statute of Limitations sets out the length of time a person has to make a claim as a result of an action or omission that gives rise to the claim. Once the specified time has passed an action can no longer be...
Enduring Power of Attorney – Planning for a Future where I can no longer make decisions for myself
There are many important decisions to be made when planning for the future. One of those may include a situation where your health has deteriorated and you no longer have the capacity to voice your wishes. WHAT IS THE ASSISTED DECISION-MAKING (CAPACITY) ACT 2015? The...
What Happens Your Family Home in Bankruptcy?
What happens to the family home in bankruptcy? This is a very emotive issue and one that we are frequently asked when dealing with bankruptcy issues. This blog looks at the issue and answers the most commonly asked questions. In Bankruptcy your Lender will invariably...