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Cohabitation – What you need to Know
Cohabitation is highly popular and rapidly increasing in Ireland, marking a significant shift in family structure. While marriage remains common, cohabitation is frequently used as a precursor to marriage or as a long-term alternative, particularly among younger,...
Wills and Inheritance in Ireland: What You Need to Know
Wills and Inheritance in Ireland: What You Need to Know Making a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and ensure your wishes are carried out after your death. Many people underestimate the importance of making a Will, but having...
Things to Consider When Buying a House
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make, so a little planning goes a long way. Before you start viewing properties, make a list of what matters most to you. No house is perfect, but the right one should meet your key needs. Some of the most...
Fair Deal Scheme Agricultural Assets: Key Issues for Irish Farmers
The Fair Deal Scheme can have significant consequences for agricultural assets, farm succession and estate planning for Irish farming families.
Making Home Ownership Possible: A Guide to the Available Supports – Part 2
Owning your own home can feel out of reach for many people, especially with rising prices and increasing competition. But there are supports designed to help bridge the gap. Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme For many buyers, the biggest barrier to owning a...
Is it 50/50 in Divorce
A recent High Court family law case, JKM and LM [2026] IEHC 72, sets out clear principles on the division of assets. The Court found that assets derived from outside the marriage, such as inheritances, gifts, assets acquired before the marriage, or assets acquired...
Making Home Ownership Possible: A Guide to the Available Supports – Part 1
Buying a home can feel daunting, especially when you are trying to figure out what financial supports are available. The good news? A number of schemes now exist to help first-time buyers overcome the affordability hurdle. Here is a quick look at the supports...
Budget 2026: What Farmers Need to Know
Budget 2026 was announced on Tuesday, 7 October 2025, on the same day that a number of our Solicitors participated in and advised at the Teagasc-run Transferring the Family Farm clinic at Cahir House Hotel. This clinic was designed to help farm families through the...
“COHABITATION, WHAT IF WE LIVE TOGETHER?”
The 2016 census showed that 152,302 couples in Ireland described themselves as cohabiting. According to the summary results of Census 2022, this number has risen to 179,000 cohabiting couples, reflecting a continued upward trend in non-marital living arrangements....