At McKeon & Company Solicitors, we are a new kind of law firm for a changing world. We are consistent, patient and professional, giving each new case the attention it deserves. An integral part of our services is to work closely with our clients so that they can make the right decisions with respect to their legal needs.

We understand this and take care to thoroughly discuss this with our clients. We advise clients on the best way to accomplish their wishes and intentions, taking into account inheritance and tax laws. We aim to accommodate our clients' needs in a considerate and sympathetic manner by providing a professional service in the distribution of the deceased’s estate.

Our areas of practice are:
- Making a will.
- Acting as an executor and in the administration of a deceased persons estate.
- Powers of Attorney including Enduring Powers of Attorney.
- Capital Tax planning.
- Administration of estates.

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A Separation Agreement

If a married couple in Ireland wish to separate and they can agree the terms upon which they wish to live separately they may enter into a Form of Contract called a Separation Agreement. Both parties must consent to the terms of the Separation. It is a legally binding contract setting out the parties rights and obligations to the other. A Separation cannot deal with matters arising as a result out of Pensions and the Trustees of Pension Schemes are not bound by the terms of a Deed of Separation. 

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Judicial Separation

If a married couple in Ireland cannot agree the terms by which they will live separately an application to the Courts for a Decree of Judicial Separation can be made by either party. The Court must be satisfied that the couple has been advised about Counselling / Mediation and that proper provision has been or will be made for in respect of any dependent members of the family. An Application for a Decree of Judicial Separation is made either in the Circuit Court or the High Court. 

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What is Divorce?

A Decree of Divorce in Ireland allows both parties to a marriage to re-marry. Before a Court can grant a Decree of Divorce in Ireland, the following conditions must be met: The parties must have been living apart from one another for a period amounting to four out of the previous five years before the Application is made. There must be no reasonable prospect for reconciliation. Proper arrangements must have been made or will be made for the Spouse and any dependent members of the family.

Maintenance/ Child Support

There is a legal responsibility for both Spouses to maintain each other and any dependent members of their family in accordance with their means. Maintenance can be paid weekly or monthly or in a lump sum. In Ireland, paying maintenance does not in itself give a parent access or guardianship rights.

If parties cannot agree upon maintenance, either party can apply to the Courts for a Maintenance Order. This Application can be made through either the District Court or the Circuit Court or the High Court.

Each party is under an obligation to disclose in full their finances to the Court. The Judge has to consider all of the family’s circumstances, assets, income etc. when making a Maintenance Order.