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International Child Abduction – The Facts

26 March 2019 The main legislation covering child abduction from Northern Ireland are the 1980 Hague Convention and Brussels II Revisited.  Both apply to a long list of countries which have ratified those instruments within their domestic... READ

Child and Spousal Maintenance in Northern Ireland – The Facts

ARTICLE – CHILD AND SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE IN NORTHERN IRELAND – THE FACTS When dealing with issues of maintenance following a marriage or relationship breakdown, there are 2 separate areas to look at; firstly any... READ

The growth of franchising

25 February 2019 Despite the uncertainty of Brexit and continuing economic pressures, franchising in Northern Ireland continues to expand. Irish fast food chain Four Star Pizza has confirmed plans that it is to open 10 more stores... READ

The Digital Economy Act 2017

06 June 2017 The Digital Economy Act 2017 rings in new changes and will affect Landowners with telecoms masts on their land and buildings. The skyline of Belfast city centre is peppered with telecoms installations, most masquerading... READ

No aggravated damages for unfairly & discriminatorily dismissed claimant, says tribunal

04 April 2017 In the case of Maria McKeith v The Committee for the time being of Ardoyne Association, Ms McKeith was dismissed by her employer on 27th March 2015 on the grounds of redundancy, unlawfully, the... READ

Primary school unlawfully discriminates against young school girl as a result of her disability (ASD).

20 March 2017 Worthingtons Solicitors were instructed on behalf of a young primary school child, who has Asperger’s Syndrome, an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and who is the subject of a Statement of Special Educational Needs. The... READ

Legal Survival Kit for the First Time Buyer in Northern Ireland

20 February 2017 Purchasing your first home can be a daunting prospect. We’ve put together a guide to the key issues that can negatively impact on a first-time home buyer, the key stages of the buying process... READ

A Guide to Special Education Needs and the Law in Northern Ireland

25 January 2017 The following guide sets out key information about Special Education Needs in Northern Ireland together with guidance on the legal rights and expectations of parents who feel their children’s needs are not being met... READ

Legal Issues Surrounding Surrogacy in Northern Ireland

20 December 2016 Family Law – legal issues surrounding the increasing use of surrogacy arrangements in Northern Ireland. Legal Issues Surrounding Surrogacy in Northern Ireland Surrogacy is the process whereby a woman carries a child through pregnancy... READ

Money, Money, Money – What Happens to Savings, Investments and Debts on Divorce?

30 November 2016 When a couple makes the decision to separate, very often there are a variety of financial issues that require to be resolved to enable a couple to cut financial ties and move on both... READ