Posted By: Julie Tierney
It’s hard to think of a life event not placed on hold by the pandemic, and divorce is no exception. Once lockdown began in March 2020, the family courts in Northern Ireland endeavoured to keep family cases moving forward, and jumped as quickly as possible to hearings by vide...
Family Law Department Is Delighted To Welcome William Cross To The Team.
Posted By: Julie Tierney
As Head of the Family Law Department I’m delighted to welcome William Cross to the team. William has joined us as a locum to make sure my clients are well looked after while I take a short break to look after my family department at home! Our lively 3 year old and our new arrival demand a...
Everyone’s divorce and needs during divorce are different.
Posted By: Julie Tierney
Maybe you separated just before lockdown and haven’t been able to make time to make an appointment with a solicitor. Perhaps you didn’t know it was possible to arrange a virtual meeting with a solicitor. Or, perhaps you are scared about what the uncertain future holds for you and your fa...
Business as usual during lockdown - Julie Tierney
Posted By: Julie Tierney
Julie Tierney, Partner What’s your normal role in Edwards & Co.? I am a partner in the firm and lead the family and matrimonial team. I specialise in divorce proceedings and asset division to help clients move on with their lives financially after separation. Have you been able to keep...
What will happen to my divorce proceedings during lockdown?
Posted By: Julie Tierney
We want to assure all our clients that our family law team is keeping up to date with the latest guidance from the Lord Chief Justice’s office on court hearings, and that we continue to explore alternative options so that your case can move forward during this time of lockdown. The Lord Chie...
Can I get divorced online in Northern Ireland?
Posted By: Julie Tierney
No. The facility to get divorced online is not available in Northern Ireland. It is still necessary to lodge divorce papers with the Court office and for one or both divorcing spouses to attend at Court, depending on the circumstances. If you wish to issue proceedings without a solicitor, a copy...
Edwards & Co. delighted to extend advice to same-sex marriage
Posted By: Julie Tierney
Having previously advised on many pre nuptial agreements, for the first time ever this week we found ourselves helping a client who wished to enter in to a pre nuptial agreement with their fiancé for their upcoming same-sex marriage, thanks to the change in Northern Ireland’s la...
