Cohabiting and Non-marital Relationships
Cohabitants are defined in the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act, 2010, as to same sex, or opposite sex adults who are:
- Not married to each other
- Not in a registered civil partnership and not related within the prohibited degree of relationships and living together in and intimate and committed relationship
It is extremely important to note that a cohabiting couple does not possess the same legal rights and obligations of a married couple or civil partnership. It is therefore extremely important for a person to obtain full information and advice regarding the legal recognition of your relationship and should you require further information and advice regarding your legal rights and entitlements please do not hesitate to contact us on 01-6291155 or email us on info@fieldsolicitors.ie
