As a family law solicitor specializing in divorce, I deal with a lot of clients and inquiries. It’s surprising how many people think dividing assets in a divorce is simple. Let me clarify—it’s not. In my experience, it can often be quite complex. If there were a straightforward, one-size-fits-all formula, we’d be out of work....Read More
The Complexity of Dividing Assets in Divorce Such a seemingly simple question, but not such a simple answer. “How are assets divided in a divorce in Ireland?” As a family law solicitor, I hear this question almost daily, and I’ll be frank – if there were a simple formula, I’d be out of a job....Read More
The Importance of Family Businesses in Ireland As we all know, family businesses are the lifeblood of the Irish economy. Some people have spent their life building this business and it represents more than just the income derived from it. It can have huge emotional significance. This is further multiplied when the business has been...Read More
There are approximately 6,000 divorces in Ireland every year. This figure is pretty static, and despite perceptions, there is no significant increase in marital breakdown in Ireland. However, undoubtedly everyone knows someone who has or is going through a divorce. Equally, every spouse knows that it is not inconceivable that it could end up happening...Read More
When facing the prospect of divorce in Ireland, the road ahead can seem daunting. Your family law solicitor is your guide through the maze of legal procedures. This can be a confusing and challenging time so it’s important to have a frank, open chat with your solicitor and to ask the right questions. Here we...Read More
High Asset Divorces or Divorces involving high net-worth couples in Ireland are not hugely common compared to the “Standard” Divorce. To explain, I first need to define what I mean by a High Asset Divorce. Understanding High Asset Divorces in Ireland In Ireland, it is logical to define it by which Court, a couple will...Read More
A divorce preparation checklist The divorce process in Ireland is still relatively shrouded in mystery to people who are not involved in the legal process. To the regular person, their understanding of divorce normally comes from Tv and movies which unsurprisingly doesn’t create an accurate picture. To lawyers, the process appears far more mundane most...Read More
As a family law solicitor, I sometimes forget how strange and alien the courts are to the uninitiated. As a solicitor for a long time, one becomes very familiar with the roles of the different people in the Dublin family court system, the etiquette of where to sit, and what to do when the Judge...Read More
To the newcomer, The question of inheritance and succession isn’t the most obvious point of debate when it comes to divorce in Ireland. However, it would surprise you as a family law solicitor that two questions are regularly asked by clients: I have/will inherit a substantial inheritance. Will my soon-to-be ex-spousehave a claim on this...Read More
Well, the first thing to say is that a solicitor is a lawyer and there is no such thing really as a lawyer in Ireland. One is either a solicitor or a barrister. Let me explain. Where most people get their information about Law is TV and from the many American TV series about Lawyers....Read More
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