Rights of cohabiting couples Cohabitants in Ireland do not possess the same rights and obligations as married couples or civil partnerships
Rights of same-sex couples Same-sex couples in Ireland cannot become legally married. Check the formal rules that may affect their relationships.
Property rights of cohabiting couples Property rights of cohabiting couples in Ireland, relating to buying a home, private rented accommodation, local authority housing, and the Family Home Protection Act.
Inheritance rights of cohabiting couples Cohabiting couples in Ireland have no automatic right of inheritance on the death of either partner. Important information on your rights and making provisions for dependants.
Life insurance, pensions and civil status in Ireland Your civil status in Ireland may make some differences to your life insurance or pension entitlements. Find out about these differences, unclaimed life insurance policies and contacts for more information.
Custody of children and cohabiting couples When the parents of a child in Ireland separate and they cannot agree on who should have custody of the child, the court will decide. Find out about the law regarding the custody of children of non-marital relationships.
Fertility services and cohabiting couples There is no legislation in Ireland governing assisted reproduction. Find out about fertility services and whether unmarried couples can avail of fertility treatment in Ireland.
Surrogate motherhood and same-sex couples Under Irish law, surrogate mothers are legally the natural mothers and guardians of their children. Legal situation if a surrogate mother had a child for a same-sex couple.
Adoption and cohabiting couples Unmarried couples in Ireland cannot jointly adopt children. Find out the legal reasons for this and whether there are any exceptions.
Fostering and cohabiting couples Cohabiting couples in Ireland may foster children. What is fostering and what rights do cohabiting couples have?
