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Cohabit with care!
New rights and obligations relating to couples that cohabit have been introduced pursuant to the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010 (“the Act”) which came into law in January 2011. The rights and obligations for…
Divorce cases may soon pierce the corporate veil
Irish courts have, to date, tiptoed around piercing the corporate veil in separation and divorce cases Two recent family law cases have highlighted the issue of whether a company will be able to maintain its separate legal identity when its…
Supreme Court: Divorce should not mean an automatic redistribution of wealth.
The Supreme Court handed down a Judgment of great significance on 19th October. The Judgment was given by the Chief Justice in the case of G v G and addresses the important question of what constitutes proper provision on the…
Implementing Pension Adjustment Orders in England
A problem often faced by family law practitioners is what to do with a pension that is located in another EU state. Will the Trustees of such a pension scheme implement an Irish Pension Adjustment Order? The most practical solution…
Divorce in a Cold Climate
The recession is well and truly upon us and its effect is being felt in every aspect of life in Ireland. Its impact is also being felt in a very significant way in the family law courts where the dramatic…
Keeping Your Sanity in a Separation
Separation and Divorce are traumatic life events and an extremely stressful time for those going through a relationship breakdown, especially when children are involved. Although obviously everybody’s circumstances are unique, set out below are some helpful tips for people who…
The Implication of an Inheritance in Separation
When a couple separate an issue that frequently arises is the issue of inherited or gifted assets. Usually a spouse is anxious to know if inherited assets will be treated as part of the marital assets or whether these assets…