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19th November 2019
Personal Injury / Accidents (Litigation), Divorce & Family Law

Maintenance & Child Support

Maintenance

There is a responsibility on parents to provide proper maintenance, which is financial support for their children in accordance with their own income and the child’s needs.

If an informal agreement is not reached, a parent may apply to the Court for a maintenance order which sets out the amount of the maintenance and whether it is then paid periodically (monthly or weekly). A spouse can also apply to the Court for financial support from their spouse in certain circumstances. Our team offers specialist advice to clients on the entitlement to maintenance and the legal limits on such payments. We will also make the application on your behalf, whether it be for a new Court order or the variation of an existing order, if there has been a substantial change in circumstances.

Our team is committed to finding the best solution for our clients and any children involved in these delicate family law matters. We offer both flexible pricing and fixed fee options across all of the above matters to help alleviate the stress of what is often a difficult time for all concerned parties.

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    19th November 2019

    Guardianship, Custody & Access

    Guardianship

    Our expert team is very experienced in dealing with sensitive family law proceedings involving children, including Guardianship applications.

    A Guardian will have certain rights and responsibilities to make decisions on their child’s upbringing. While married parents are automatically joint guardians of their children, a father who is not married to his child’s mother does not have automatic guardianship rights to their child.

    The unmarried father must satisfy certain legal criteria and make the relevant Court application to be appointed a joint guardian.

    Custody

    Custody is the term used to describe the day to day physical care and control parents have of the upbringing of their children.

    Our team offers sensitive legal advice to separated parents who may be seeking sole or joint custody of their children. We will guide you through a Court application, if this route is required, in which the Court’s primary consideration will be the welfare of the child in question.

    Access

    A parent who does not obtain custody of their child is generally entitled to apply to the Court for access to their child, if an agreement cannot be reached between the parents.

    In the same manner as other family law matters involving children, the Court will determine the application based on the best interests of the child, and will usually grant an order for access unless there is a serious reason in which it should not be granted. We advise both guardians and non-guardians on any prospective Court application for access, and the likely terms of such an order.

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      Divorce

      Divorce

      In order to obtain to a divorce in Ireland, an individual must be living apart from their spouse for two out of the last five years and there must be no reasonable prospect of reconciliation. We guide our clients though the initial mediation and negotiations with their spouse through to the Court proceedings.

      Our Family Law team is very experienced in advising clients on the implications a Divorce can have on their assets and their legal rights, and any additional Court orders which could be granted relating to their property, pension or custody/access of the children.

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        19th November 2019

        Land Law & Disputes

        Land Law & Disputes

        Our firm offers a high level of expertise in all areas of land law, particularly land disputes, which can often be a complicated and stressful situation for clients.

        The following are typical types of disputes which we would be happy to assist you with:

        1. Rights of Way (Easements) – This is a right of access and passage over someone else’s private property to get to a certain piece of land. This right attaches to the land itself and issues may arise around whether the right of way exists, the ownership of the right and whether the right is being used correctly.
        2. Boundary Disputes – You may have a dispute with your neighbour over where a boundary begins and ends, or regarding overhanging trees or encroaching building extensions. Unneighbourly conduct such as high noise levels or anti-social behaviour can also be a practical issue for clients.
        3. Landlords and Tenants – Landlords and Tenants have certain rights and obligations under their Lease and under the relevant Tenancy We advise on issues such as damage to a rented property or unpaid rent or bills by a Tenant, or a lack of services being provided by the Landlord.
        4. Adverse possession – The period of occupation required to make an adverse possession claim on another person’s land is 12 years. You must occupy the land solely and continuously, and you must prove that your intention was to exclude all other persons from using the land. Our team has plenty of experience dealing with these cases and we can advise on the likelihood of your claim being successful based on the facts of the case and the history of the property.

        We offer professional advice to our clients on all the available options in resolving these types of disputes and we will endeavour to find a cost effective and pragmatic solution suited to our clients’ needs.

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          19th November 2019

          Employment Law Disputes

          Employment Law Disputes

          We offer practical advice on a broad range of employment issues including:

          • Unfair or wrongful dismissal
          • Discrimination / Equality
          • Work-related stress
          • Bullying at work
          • Employment contracts, including wages and working hours

          Our team is highly skilled at advising both employers and employees on how to manage and resolve employment problems, either independently, or though mediation and other alternative dispute resolution procedures. We advise each client on the best approach depending on the individual merits and circumstances of their own case.

          If an amicable resolution cannot be reached and a claim is being pursued, we will negotiate with the other side’s representatives regarding a potential settlement and, if necessary, represent you at any hearing in the Employment Appeals Tribunal.

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            Financial Disputes

            Financial Disputes

            Our firm is very experienced in dealing with a range of financial claims, in particular Debt Recovery matters.

            It may be the case that a letter of demand to the Debtor can resolve the issue, however if necessary court proceedings may need to be taken and an order of judgement obtained and enforced.

            We ensure our clients are made aware of all the possible outcomes of a case before initiating a claim, to ensure that our client’s financial interests are best protected.

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              19th November 2019

              Medical Negligence Claims

              Medical Negligence Claims

              A medical negligence claim may arise where a patient has suffered personal injury as a result of an error made by a medical professional. Our office is highly experienced in dealing with a variety of medical negligence claims, in particular surgery or medical care claims, misdiagnosis claims or fatal injuries and inquests.

              We understand that this type of injury can have a devastating long-term effect on an individual’s life and also on their family members. We offer our clients compassionate advice and consistently keep our clients informed on any developments as their claim progresses.

              Our aim is to obtain justice for our clients in terms of appropriate compensation for their injuries and for any expenses that may arise into the future.

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                19th November 2019

                Contesting a Will

                Contesting a Will

                Our team acts on behalf of both aggrieved Beneficiaries and Executors trying to protect claims against the Estate. We advise on the legal proofs that must be met in making such applications and the likelihood of its success in Court.

                There are a number of common grounds in which a Will can be disputed, including:

                • Lack of Testamentary Capacity: It may be claimed that the Deceased lacked the mental capacity to make a valid will at the time of signing e.g. if they suffered from a mental illness, such as Dementia. The Testator (person making the will) must understand that they are making a will, what assets they have and the consequences that their instructions in their will would have on their Estate and on their beneficiaries.
                • Undue Influence: There may be grounds to believe that the Deceased was unduly influenced, if there is evidence that pressure was put on the Deceased by a family member or friend into making a bequest in their will in favour of this same individual.
                • Spousal Rights: If you are the Deceased’s spouse you will be entitled to a legal right share in your spouse’s Estate regardless of whether or not you were left anything in their
                • Children’s Rights; If you are a child of the Deceased, you may be entitled to apply for a share in the Deceased’s estate if you feel you have not been properly provided for under the Deceased’s will.
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                  Personal Injury Claims (Litigation)

                  Our firm has represented clients in a broad range of civil claims in the District Court, Circuit Court and High Court. Our principal, Seamus Gunn is highly regarded both locally and further afield for getting the best outcome for his clients in all areas of civil litigation, in particular Personal Injury and Medical Negligence claims.

                  Personal Injury Claims

                  Why take less when you deserve more?

                  If you’ve had an accident, why take less when you deserve more? Our office has an excellent reputation of obtaining successful results in Personal Injury matters in both Court proceedings and settlements on behalf of our clients.

                  We have developed a high success rate in securing awards of compensation far in excess of the level assessed by Personal Injuries Application Board, and we are proud to have been involved in several landmark Personal Injury cases over the last thirty years.

                  Our expert team is very experienced in advising victims of all types of accidents, from road traffic accidents to slip and fall injuries. We communicate to our clients in simple terms how we feel the case should be approached and are usually able to give you an estimate of how much you may be entitled to. We provide reassuring advice throughout the entire claim process, beginning with the initial Personal Injuries Application Board application, and through to any offers of compensation by Insurance companies and potential Court proceedings. We strive to achieve the best possible outcome in a case and are always prepared to go the extra mile for our clients.

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