Pregnancy is not an automatic stop to being made redundant. A female employee may be made redundant due to economic circumstances the same way a non pregnant female can be made redundant as long as the employer can show that
Mortgage Terms and Conditions – Breakage Clauses – ignorance not enough for a successful claim
The importance of knowing the exact terms and conditions of a mortgage a person takes out cannot be underestimated. At the outset, before a person signs a mortgage, they obtain an offer/loan agreement from a lender. This outlines the basis
GUARDIANSHIP, CUSTODY AND ACCESS
In Ireland an unmarried father is not automatically the guardian of his child/children even if living with the mother in a committed relationship. An unmarried father has to apply to become the guardian of his child. It is possible to
Defence of your home – the Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Act,2011
The relatively new Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Act, 2011 has been described by some Civil Liberty groups as being as bad as the “make my day” law that applies in certain States in America where home owners have
Employment: Importance of correct procedures in disciplinary matters
It is important not to underestimate the necessity to follow correct procedures in disciplinary matters. This is true for both the employer and the employee, and not following a company’s procedures can result in great losses to either party. See
Judge rules €1m from widow’s will must go to Masonic charity
Never underestimate the importance of correct will and testament wording; it can avoid litigation. See the following Independent article: http://www.independent.ie/national-news/courts/judge-rules-euro1m-from-widows-will-must-go-to-masonic-charity-2932861.html I can queries relating to probate, intestacy, estate planning and administration of estates. Contact me today at 091-783268 to ask
Businessman wins appeal in key divorce judgment – Courts
A first step towards a full and final settlement in Divorce in Ireland – a hurdle in the way of the “second bite of the cherry” which has existed for too long!! Click on the link for details: http://www.independent.ie/national-news/courts/rich-businessman-wins-appeal-in-key-divorce-judgment-2911526.html Call
Property: More stringent stress tests may cause more worry for house buyers
The economic recovery and the housing market could remain in slow down for some time to come, if the Central bank proceed with plans to make new home owners pay for the folly of the past. See the following link:
Property: Measures to Protect Mortgage Holders in Arrears/The Keane Report
Mortgage arrears and financial difficulty are a fact of life for many in the current climate. The recently published Keane Report has outlined new strategies for the government to tackle the crises faced by many. Click here to see a
Anticipated CAT/CGT changes in 2011 Budget
It is widely anticipated that the current government will make more radical changes to the rates of CAT (widely known as inheritance or gift tax) and CGT in the upcoming budget. Most financial analysts think that the tax free thresholds