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Services and information
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Probate
Learn how to deal with the estate of someone who has died. There are different types of probate depending on the circumstances of the person who died.
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Arrangements for children
Covers guardianship, custody, access, and child passport issues. Find out your rights, how to apply, what to do if served, and where to get legal advice, mediation, or support services.
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Marriage, separation and divorce
Find out about separation and the divorce process in Ireland. You can also learn about marriage exemptions.
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Maintenance payments
Maintenance is money paid for the support of a child, spouse or partner. Find out about the different arrangements.
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Jury service
Learn how to respond to your summons, what to expect on the day, and how to ask to be excused if needed.
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Deed Poll
Learn how to change your name by law and how to enrol your name change onto the Deed Poll Register.
Visit and learn
Learn more about school tours, resources for students and information about the history of the courts in Ireland.
Learn moreNews updates
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Courtroom and office notices
Check if your local courthouse is open or has any relocations in place
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Legal and procedural updates
Check the latest updates to legal procedures and processes
Announcements
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Courts.ie website upgrade update
Courts.ie has been upgraded to improve accessibility and make it easier to use. Some bookmarked pages may no longer work, so please update your favourites and share feedback with us.
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New family law portal now live
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The pilot Courts Portal for Dublin Family Law is now available. You can track cases, submit filings and use the new digital rules.
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Join us for Culture Night 2025
Join us in the Four Courts Round Hall on Friday 19 September for Culture Night 2025.
