Tara tackles what seems to be a case of bigamy. Two women claim to be married to the same dying man and are both keen to claim next-of-kin rights.

Ray pleads with Tara to help his friend John, who, despite his best attempts at fatherhood, faces losing his son to state care. Tara must win John’s trust as well as face a system stacked against them, forcing her to make a tough and heartbreaking call.

Tara deals with a dispute over a will and faces pressure to give Eric another chance. Vincent reluctantly agrees to represent Ray in court.

A shock discovery leaves solicitor Tara Rafferty striking out on her own, both professionally and personally.

Tara has to deal with a shed containing evidence going up in flames, Ray being arrested on trumped up charges, and Meg betraying her trust.

Things intensify as Tara juggles the inquiry while representing a father fighting to gain full custody of his child.

Tara takes on Eric Dunbar in an unusual case where a former nun petitions to divorce the church.

Tara and Vincent put pressure on Richard, leading to a confrontation with Eric. Meg acquires some damning evidence, only for the inquiry to be suspended when a complaint is made.

Tara and Eric represent opposing sides in a messy divorce. Richard and Conrad tell Fitzjames he will have to take the fall when new evidence is brought before the inquiry.

The inquiry reaches a dramatic climax and leaves Tara wondering how they will ever pick up the pieces.