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Family Law

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21st March 2024

How to Survive a Divorce

Regardless of who initiated the separation, or even when it is a mutual and amicable decision, going through a divorce is a stressful process for all involved. According…

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18th March 2024

What is ‘Matrimonial Property’?

There are a number of misconceptions around what does and doesn’t constitute ‘Matrimonial Property’, which can make it confusing both for couples intending to marry, and for those…

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12th March 2024

Family Court Fees Set to Rise in April 2024

Up to 202 Court fees are set to increase by 10% in April 2024, including a number of Family Court fees. Fees were last increased in 2021, and…

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5th March 2024

The devil is in the detail – buying a property with your cohabitant

Joint property ownership If you buy, inherit or become a trustee of a property with someone else you must decide which type of joint ownership you want and…

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26th February 2024

Leap Year Traditions

2024 is a Leap Year! According to Irish traditions, women are allowed to propose to their suitors on February 29, the day that only comes once every four…

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16th February 2024

Child Maintenance Enforcement Changes

The government recently announced that parents who refuse to financially support their children will face quicker penalties, under a new scheme with the Child Maintenance Service. The announcement…

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30th January 2024

Collaborative Law

One aspect of family law that gives me a lot of job satisfaction is helping clients agree a solution to issues that arise and arrangements that need to…

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25th January 2024

Family Mediation Week 2024

What is Family Mediation? Family Mediation is a flexible and confidential process used to settle a dispute between two or more people following the breakdown of a marriage,…

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23rd January 2024

Family Mediation FAQs

Is mediation compulsory? No, but if you are considering making an application to the Family Court you will need to attend a preliminary meeting with a mediator, known…

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19th January 2024

5 things to bear in mind when you attend mediation

In support of Family Mediation week, we outline 5 things to bear in mind when you attend mediation. These points may not come easily if you haven’t been…

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