Recent changes to the Irish Family Law System—The Children and Family Relationships Act 2015
The Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 was signed into law in April of this year. However, some of its provisions are yet to come into force until formal commencement orders are signed. As the Act deals with a plethora of family law issues, this article will explore just some of the amendments the Act […]
The Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015—Proposed Changes to Ireland’s Family Law System
The Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015 was passed in the Seanad last Monday, 30th March, after heated debate and no less than 122 amendments. The Bill has been hailed by many as an overhaul of Ireland’s current family law system and deals with a plethora of family law matters. This article will explore just […]
Nullity of Marriage – The Facts
Prior to the introduction of divorce in Irish law, a nullity decree was one of the few ways of ending a marriage. This article will explain what is meant by a decree of nullity, the conditions upon which such a decree is granted and the consequences of such a decree. What is a Decree of […]
“To Have and to Hold…” New Rights of Civil Partners and Cohabiting Couples
Dramatic and radical changes in Irish Family Law were introduced by the (clumsily named) Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010 which took effect from the 1st of January 2011. There has been much publicity in the media of the fact that for the first time in Ireland, same sex couples, […]
Sweet 16
I am 16 years old and my boyfriend wants to buy me a tattoo for Christmas. I really want to get one on my lower back but I know my parents will go ballistic if they hear this!! Am I legally entitled to get one or do I need my parent’s permission? If the answer […]
Separation and the Legal Right Share?
It will come as no surprise to most people that the relationship between man and wife has been given priority under the Succession Act 1965. The act allows for an automatic right of the spouse to a share of the deceased’s estate upon their death whether or not there is a valid will. This is […]
Duties of Executor or Administrator
The first duty of an executor or administrator, usually called the personal representative, is to safeguard the assets of the deceased person. This can often create difficulty where the deceased was the owner of a business or a farm. If the personal representative cannot do so, a relative will usually take over the running of […]