Family Law

•the family home, i.e. the home where the married couple ordinarily live, (a)   , or ownership transferred, without the consent of both spouses

Write an informative note on the Domestic Violence Act 1996 (14 marks- 2 points @7m each)

Differentiate between as safety order and a barring order provided under the Domestic Violence Act 1996 (12 marks- 2 points @6m each) Sample)

Comment on the protection offered to children under current Irish family law. Refer to two acts (14 marks- 2 points @7m each) (2013)

What point is missing here

•Employ a solicitor

•make a list of assets

• (a)  

•compile list of beneficiaries

•outline wishes regarding funeral arrangements and burial place or arrangements for children if both parents are deceased

•draw up will in writing;

•sign it in the presence of 2 witnesses;

• keep it safe (bank or solicitors office) etc.

What point is missing here

•Employ a solicitor

•make a list of assets

•choose executor

•compile list of beneficiaries

•outline wishes regarding funeral arrangements and burial place or arrangements for children if both parents are deceased

• (a)  

•sign it in the presence of 2 witnesses;

• keep it safe (bank or solicitors office) etc.

How many witness/wintesses are required when writing out a will

• one witness

• two witnesses

• three witnesses

• none are required

Which of the following are features of a valid will

• Must be over 21

• Must be over 18

• must be of sound mind

• must be written

• can be a verbal agreement