If you are a victim of domestic violence please note that the Northern Ireland Executive have now pledged to fund the cost of public transport for anyone needing to flee their home. Public transport will be funded by the Executive where refuge or emergency accommodation has been arranged through the 24hr Domestic and Sexual…
DetailsThe battle is on: Divorce -v- COVID. Janice Spence, head of Family and Matrimonial, looks to see if it’s possible to progress your divorce during these uncertain times. I’m facing recurring questions from clients contemplating separation and divorce The press is full of stories and editorials reflecting on how many more divorces and separations there…
DetailsAdam sets out practical advice for small businesses during COVID 19 These are strange and difficult times for us all. New words have entered the national vocabulary – “lockdown”, “furlough” “social distancing” and “phased return”. We find ourselves cut off from family friends and colleagues and, in the case of many small businesses, from our…
DetailsClients are asking us on a daily basis “How do I make a Will during the lockdown?” Even though we are working from home Lisa Mullen explains how we can help. During these unprecedented times, we have received many enquiries regarding Wills. It is certainly a time for reflection and prompts a lot of us…
DetailsWe’re still here and ready to help At DMC we want to reassure our clients that whilst we are away from our desks during COVID 19 lockdown we are still available and still working on your behalf. As we adapt to our new, albeit temporary, definition of “normal” whilst working from home we are aware…
DetailsJanice Spence, Head of Matrimonial and Family, looks at how the Government’s direction to stay at home during the COVID outbreak might affect your arranged contact with your child We are all now fully aware of the threat that Covid 19 poses to us all. Everyone at DMC is following the ‘Rules on Staying at…
DetailsCatherine Sides works exclusively in our family department. In this article, Catherine sets out some shared parenting tips which will help you and your family work towards what is best for your children. When parents separate, their number one priority is always the child(ren):- Who will the child(ren) live with? When will they see…
DetailsLisa Mullen looks at the questions commonly asked by clients when she discusses Enduring Powers of Attorney. What is an Enduring Power of Attorney (‘EPA’)? An enduring power of attorney ( EPA) enables you to choose a person (called an “attorney”) to deal with your property and affairs, and will continue in the event…
DetailsWhy do I need an Executor? A well drafted will offers peace of mind and protects those you love – we’ve written about the reasons to make a will before in this blog https://www.donaldson-mcconnell.com/make-a-will/ . If you don’t give proper consideration to who will act as your executor, then you could be heading for trouble. “It’s about…
DetailsDeath and taxes! They say they come to us all. What we can only hope for is that we pay as little tax as possible throughout life and that in death we go quietly and simply slip away. For many couples in Northern Ireland death comes when least expected. Three score years and ten is…
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