We're not together but never divorced Even where spouses are no longer living together and are no longer in an intimate and committed relationship for some time, they are still…

A family member wants to borrow money - what should I do? Mixing money and family can be a dangerous business. You need to carefully weigh up the pros and…

It's really time I transferred the farm - what do I need to know? Transferring a farm can take anything from weeks to months... but rushing it is not advisable…

What's the fair way to split the house after a break-up? We took out a mortgage together, and the property was placed into both our names as tenants in common…

Is it time to think about a farm partnership? Having a well-drafted written partnership agreement is critical. There is always the potential within family partnerships, in particular, where disputes get…

Can we have 'our day in the house'? Is it possible to transfer the farm while also protecting myself, asks this week's question. Image credit: Irish Examiner Dear Karen, I…

My neighbour's tree looks like it could fall on to my property Where a hedge is a hazard or potential hazard to persons using a public road, the Road Authority…

Guardians, executors and trustees - explaining the jargon of wills Making a will can feel overwhelming to many, but you will be glad you did it in the end, writes…

Do children have a right to an inheritance in Ireland? Each case is decided on its own merits and the court examines the situation from the point of view of…

Could I be sued if my cattle break out? There is a special rule known as 'Cattle Trespass' that was developed to specifically address the situation where cattle stray onto…