Register Your Right Of Way – Don’t Lose Access To Your Property
Did you know that new legislation on rights of way could mean your right of way is extinguished if not registered with the Property Registration Authority before the 30th November 2021? What is a Right of Way? Rights of way are established by long and continuous use, or by a formal agreement between the landowner and the party with the right of way. There may be conditions attached to this agreement. A right of way could be a laneway, a gap in a fence leading [...]
Succession Rights For Separating Couples
Irish law protects spouses and partners from being left out of wills or inadequately provided for by ensuring their succession rights. A partner or spouse is entitled to half of the estate of the deceased if there are not children involved, and one third if there are children to consider and provide for. This is called the Spouse’s Legal Right Share, and cannot be overridden by a will unless your rights are waived with your agreement. For this reason, it is very important to ensure [...]
Switch & Save On Your Mortgage
Buying a home is likely to be the most important financial decision you make, and getting the right deal on your mortgage could make a huge difference to the amount that this costs you. […]
Is An Open Relationship Cause To Remove A Child From Parental Care?
In Irish law, particularly in care proceedings, the welfare of the child must come first at all times. This is the governing principle upon which decisions are made about child custody and the rare cases in which children are removed from their parent’s care. Procedures to take a child into care will usually follow a long period of time in which interventions are offered to the parents after a child is identified as being at risk of significant harm. Only if these interventions are unsuccessful, [...]
How To Get A Divorce
If a marriage has gone beyond the point of reconciliation, and one or both partners has made the decision to divorce, the question of how to proceed will arise. In Ireland, as long as at least one partner has lived in the country for at least a year, a married couple can divorce if certain circumstances apply. These include: Living apart for at least four years out of the five year period prior to filing for divorce. This does not necessarily have to mean living [...]
Making A Personal Injury Claim
If you have been injured and believe that another party is at fault, you may be able to make a claim for compensation under personal injury legislation. In Ireland, you will make your claim through the Injuries Board in the first instance, and you should do this after you have sought legal and medical advice. Failing to do this can lead to a settlement in which you receive far less compensation than you are entitled to, so it is in your interests to ensure that [...]