Prenuptial Agreements in Ireland

Prenuptial Agreements are not legally binding in Ireland. Even so, a judge may take a prenup into consideration, if the terms are fair and provide reasonable financial provision to each person. What is a Prenuptial Agreement? Prenuptial Agreements,…

How Does the Personal Injuries Assessment Board Work?

The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) is an independent statutory body that assesses the value of personal injury claims in Ireland. It was established by the Personal Injury Assessment Board Act 2003, with the aim of reducing the time…

Selling a Probate Property

Selling a Probate property is much like selling any other kind of residential property. The main difference is that the sale can only be closed once a Grant of Representation has been issued by the Probate Office. What happens to the deceased’s…

What to Include in Your Will?

Your Will should confirm how you want your estate to be distributed after your death. It should also say who you want to act as your executors, and who should be appointed as legal guardians for your children. The contents of your Will When…

How Does Mediation Work?

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…

Personal Injury Claims Involving Children

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…

What Does Buyer Beware Mean?

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…

Covid-19: The Perfect Time to Buy a Property?

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…

Surge in Divorce Cases Following Covid-19 Lockdown

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…