Dillon Solicitors

📑 Landmark Ruling in the Supreme Court in relation to the Widower’s Contributory Pension

🔴 Family Law Solicitor Emma Dillon outlines the recent Supreme Court development, in which Mr O’Meara, a widower who was refused a widower's pension because he had never married his long-term partner and mother of his children has won his Supreme Court appeal overturning the decision.

📞 If you require advice or assistance on this or any family law related matter do not hesitate to contact Emma Dillon, Brendan Dillon or Aoife Cathcart on 01 2960666

Landmark Ruling in the Supreme Court in relation to the Widower’s Contributory Pension - Dillon Solicitors Landmark Ruling in the Supreme Court in relation to the Widower’s Contributory Pension Mr O’Meara, a widower who was refused a widower's pension because he had never married his long-term partner and mother of his children, has won his Supreme Court appeal overturning the decision. The Supreme C...

Immigration Law- What do I need to know?

Our Legal Intern Conor Cronin discusses the various routes to obtaining citizenship, and the associated requirements-
🔰 Residence in the State
🔰 Citizenship for Spouse of an Irish Citizen
🔰 Parent of an Irish Child

Immigration Law- Points to Note - Dillon Solicitors Naturalisation There are various ways to obtain an Irish citizenship. It can be by marriage, ancestry, or naturalisation. Naturalisation is when you are granted citizenship by another country due to the number of years you have spent living there. You must be physically resident in Ireland for those...

🏡Separation Agreements: 7 Common Questions and What You Need to know

Family Law Solicitor Aoife Cathcart breaks down Separation Agreements answering frequently asked questions such as:

➡ What is a Separation Agreement?
➡ What is the difference between a Separation Agreement and Judicial Separation?
➡ Can I apply for a Judicial Separation after I enter into a Separation Agreement?

Please contact our Family Law Team on 01 296 0666 as soon as possible if you wish to enter into a Separation Agreement with your spouse.

Separation Agreements: 7 Common Questions and What You Need to know - Dillon Solicitors The Judicial Separation and Family Law Reform Act 1989, the Family Law Reform Act 1995, and the Family Law Divorce Act 1996 impose on solicitors an obligation to discuss with their clients the possibility of effecting a separation on an agreed basis. In order for a solicitor to enter family law liti...

💸 Termination Payments in Employment Law- How are they taxed? 💸
Managing Partner Brendan Dillon discusses:

➡ Statutory Redundancy Lump-sum Payments
➡ Ex-gratia payments and the various reliefs/breaks available in relation to such

Termination Payments in Employment Law- How are they taxed? – Dillon Solicitors Termination Payments in Employment Law- How are they taxed?27th June 2023/in NewsTermination Payments in Employment Law- How are they taxed? There are various situations which may arise where an employee may receive compensation/severance pay for loss of employment from his employer. The most common...

🎯 New Law for Victims of Stalking and Harassment

Managing Partner Brendan Dillon discusses amendments to the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill

New Law for Victims of Stalking and Harassment – Dillon Solicitors New Law for Victims of Stalking and Harassment26th June 2023/in News, UncategorisedNew Law for Victims of Stalking and Harassment Justice Minister Helen McEntee announced a n umber of amendments to the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill on the 14th of June. Many of the amendments relat...