Insights
8th April 2024
Separated parents and school places: what are my rights?
With the announcement of school places for children starting school in September 2024 approaching, some separated parents may have a concern about where their child should attend school…
News
2nd April 2024
Specialist Family Law team for the autistic person and families raising an autistic child
Leading law firm, Ellisons Solicitors, has launched its dedicated services for individuals with autism or who are separating from an autistic person and families raising a child or…
Insights
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…
Insights
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…
Insights
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…
Insights
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…
Insights
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…
Insights
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…
Insights
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…
Insights
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,…