Mediation is when a divorcing or separating couple meet with a specially trained mediator to discuss the division of assets and child care arrangements. It is a confidential and constructive method of dispute resolution, providing a safe environment in which you can finalise the details of your separation. Who is mediation for? Mediation is for […]
Children are entitled to be compensated for their injuries, if they are involved in an accident through no fault of their own. However, the process differs slightly because children cannot bring legal action on their own. Compensation for injured children When a child is injured, the first priority is, of course, to get the medical […]
Buyer beware is a legal principle that applies when purchasing the property. It means that the buyer – and not the seller – is responsible for uncovering any defects in the property. Caveat emptor In Ireland, property is bought on the basis of ‘caveat emptor’. This is Latin for ‘let the buyer beware’. In short, […]
Like other sectors, the property market all but came to a standstill when the nation went into lockdown in March. But with restrictions easing and Ireland returning to a ‘new normal’, the business of buying and selling houses is back up and running. This has led many to deliberate their options – is now a […]
There has been a surge in divorce cases during the Covid-19 pandemic, with many relationships struggling to survive the enforced confinement of lockdown. Increase in divorce cases As the Covid-19 pandemic took hold across the globe, psychologists and solicitors both warned that as couples were forced to spend more time together, a rise in divorce […]
What Happens if I Don’t Make a Will? If you die without a Will, you are said to have died ‘intestate’. This has a number of consequences that you might not be aware of. The state decides who gets what If you die without a Will, the state decides who receives your assets, including your […]
Grounds for a Medical Negligence Claim If you have received poor medical care, you might be wondering whether you have grounds to make a medical negligence claim. To make a successful claim, there are three things that you must prove. If all three can be established, you stand a good chance of obtaining compensation for […]
Deciding to end a marriage is never easy. For most couples in Ireland, the decision to seek a divorces is a complex, and emotional one, arrived at after much thoughtful deliberations. Currently separated couples must spend four years apart before they can proceed with a divorce, a period which it has been argued, can leave […]
So you’re in the middle of buying or selling a home or property? Congratulations! That’s some pretty big news! You’ve got a lot on your plate now, don’t you? Now is around the time that you’re getting an idea about the overall cost of transactions like these. The initial cost of putting your property up […]
