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inheritance and divorce ireland
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...
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lawyer solicitor barrister difference
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....
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Grounds for Divorce in Ireland
It is interesting that the general public is still interested in what the grounds for divorce are in Ireland. When I was thinking about it, I felt that it may have a lot to do with TV shows we grew up with as children but also because we forget that Divorce or separation is still...
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divorce rates in ireland
Divorce Rates in Ireland reach record high! Or do they? Recent Divorce statistics from the Courts service prompted several headlines that Divorce rates in Ireland were reaching record-high numbers. Are these headlines justified or is there a story behind the statistics? What do the statistics of 2022 say about this perception? On a bald level, the...
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uncontested divorce in ireland
Pretty much most people feel that they will have an uncontested divorce. They have seen the film “war of the roses” and are well aware that divorces are more expensive the more acrimonious they become. In recent times family mediation has become far more popular and often times divorcing couples will emerge from this process...
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Guide to Divorce in Ireland
Divorce in Ireland is a complex topic. Any person who has decided to divorce their spouse has always said to me that it was one of the most painful decisions that they have had to make. The emotional experience of separation has been likened to a grieving cycle of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance....
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How Long Does a Divorce Take in Ireland
When someone decides to end their marriage it is perfectly natural that they then want the whole process over as quickly as possible. In order to reduce conflict, it is felt that it is best to move on with one’s life as quickly as possible. To quote Shakespeare from my leaving cert “If it were...
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How much does a Divorce cost in Ireland?
In general, it is thought that a divorce in Ireland would cost anything ranging from €10,000 to €20,000 depending on the complexity of the case. We completely understand the difficulty the general public has in comprehending how these fees are justified. We will attempt to justify it by simply stating that family law doesn’t exist...
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Pensions Divided in a Divorce
I receive new enquiries every day from people who wish to make an appointment to discuss their separation or divorce from their spouse. They range from people who are unhappy in their marriage and are assessing their options to people who have been living apart from their spouses for 10 years but have never regularized...
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Dividing a Mortgage in Divorce
When marriages end in Ireland, for most people the most obvious financial problem facing them is that two homes will now have to be paid for. The next problem to consider is what is to happen to the family home and the mortgage in a divorce in Ireland. For example, if the Family Home is...
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