Life Law NI

01/12/2022

ASSIST NI was set up in 2021 by a partnership consisting of Belfast & Lisburn Women’s Aid, Foyle Family Justice Centre and Men’s Advisory Project and is made up of advocates passionate about supporting victims of domestic and sexual abuse.

ASSIST NI was set up in 2021 by a partnership consisting of Belfast & Lisburn Women’s Aid, Foyle Family Justice Centre and Men’s Advisory Project. The service is made up of advocates passionate…

15/06/2022

The United Nations designated 15th June as ‘World Elder Abuse Awareness Day’ as an occasion to recognise and highlight the issue of elder abuse in the world and for each country to vocalise its opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted upon some members of our older generations. Elder abuse can take many forms though it is widely considered as being “a single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person.” As well as financial abuse and neglect, this of course includes physical, emotional verbal and sexual abuse....

The United Nations designated 15th June as ‘World Elder Abuse Awareness Day’ as an occasion to recognise and highlight the issue of elder abuse in the world and for each country to vocalise its opp…

16/05/2022

Our Karen Connolly's latest article for Belfast Live - can a divorce ever be amicable?

It is the duty of any divorce lawyer to help navigate the best path for their client through the divorce process

17/02/2022

Netflix series 'Maid' has been shining a light on coercive control and emotional abuse. We explain how in NI, abuse does not have to be physical to be punishable by law

Image: RICARDO HUBBS/NETFLIX In October 2021, Netflix released fictional 10-part series ‘Maid’ which quickly became one of the streaming site’s most successful shows, with over 67 million people ha…

19/10/2021

16/09/2021

Following separation, what can a parent do if arrangements for contact with their children cannot be agreed?

Relationship breakdown is a very painful time for the adults involved, but it can be even more difficult for children. Children within the family are often the innocent and confused casualties of t…

02/09/2021

Proper girl power in action!!

Dame Siobhan Keegan called on other women to draw inspiration from her top judicial appointment.

27/08/2021

To divorce in NI, you need to satisfy one of five 'grounds'. Our infographic sets out clearly what these are for those considering separating from a spouse.

For advice on divorce, contact us on [email protected] or call 028 9024 3901

23/08/2021

Northern Ireland’s housing market is unlikely to overheat with lenders expected to soon define limits on how much they are prepared to lend, a conveyancing solicitor has said.

05/07/2021

Do cohabiting couples have the same legal rights as married couples? Read our blog to find out.

In recent years, it has become increasingly common for people to choose to live togetherrather than to get married or enter a civil partnership. Living with a partner to whom you are not married or…