At Gilmartin Solicitors we offer you the benefit of our extensive experience in a range of other legal services such as family law, probate and administration of estates, landlord and tenant disputes and also employment law. Please read below for more information on the services we offer in relation to these areas.
At Gilmartin Solicitors we fully appreciate the sensitivities involved in proceedings before the family courts. We adopt a non judgmental approach whilst also offering a practical and honest appraisal of the issues involved. Our expertise extends to all manner of court sittings as outlined below.
A Divorce or Separation is and can be a very traumatic time for all parties concerned, especially when there are children involved. Normally Divorce and Judicial Separation cases are dealt with in the Circuit Court, however if the assets involved are substantial they can be dealt with in the High Court. We also offer expert Legal Advice in relation to entering into a Separation Agreement (if there is a general agreement between the parties to enter into one).
Where there are issues or difficulties associated with one party being allowed or being denied access to their child or children, at Gilmartin Solicitors we can attempt to arrange favourable access and/ or Custody either through direct negotiations on your behalf or, if necessary, through Court Proceedings. We can also advise family members, such as grandparents, on their right to apply to the District Court for permission to apply for access.
There is a legal obligation under Irish law to provide for the care of your dependents, whether this is a spouse/partner. At Gilmartin Solicitors we can inform and advise you on your rights and/or obligations in this regard and will advise you accordingly depending on the particular set of circumstances that exist. We can negotiate on your behalf to reach agreement as regards the amount of maintenance to be paid or if necessary we can deal with an application for maintenance before the Courts.
Domestic violence is an area in which the rights of one individual are infringed by the actions of another. Gilmartin Solicitors can advise you in relation to seeking a Protection Order, Safety Order or Barring Order from the District Court. Alternatively if a Safety/Barring Order is being sought against you, we can offer you advice depending on the particular set of circumstances that exist.
At Gilmartin Solicitors we can advise on all areas of employment law and cater for both employers and employees. We can advise you on the rapidly expanding legislation covering this area and if necessary appear on your behalf before the Rights Commissioner or Employment Appeals Tribunal.
Many people underestimate the importance of making a valid and properly considered will. We strongly advise all our clients to make a will, regardless of the transaction which brings them to our firm. The existence of a will ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes. We will also advise you on tax planning issues at this time. If you do not make a will, your assets will pass according to the rules of intestacy which may not necessarily reflect your wishes.
The death of a relative or loved one is a very difficult time. We can advise you on all steps involved in the administration of an estate, whether it is a testacy situation (a will exists) or an intestacy situation (no will exists) while at all times bearing in mind the sensitive nature of the situation at hand. We deal with the various institutions and parties on behalf of the Executors/Personal Representatives and go about extracting the Grant of Probate to the Estate. Our services in this area extend to filing the Capital Acquisitions Tax Returns on behalf of the beneficiaries and transferring property into the beneficiaries name(s). We will also assist and advise the Executors/Personal Representatives on their duties throughout the process.
At Gilmartin Solicitors we can advise on all areas of employment law and cater for both employers and employees. We can advise you on the rapidly expanding legislation covering this area and if necessary appear on your behalf before the Rights Commissioner or Employment Appeals Tribunal.
- Drafting of contracts & employment agreements - Termination of contracts - Unfair and constructive dismissals - Legal entitlements to Annual Leave, Sick Pay, Maternity Leave etc . - Equality legislation - discrimination, rights and obligations etc. - Redundancy - Rights Commissioner, Employment Appeals Tribunal, Equality Tribunal, Labour Court hearings. - Health & Safety Legislation
At Gilmartin Solicitors we can advise both landlords and tenants on their various rights and obligations under the applicable legislation.