As the number of individuals who are in co-habitation relationships in Ireland grow, the question often arises as to whether disputes between co-habiting partners should be brough in the Family Law Court or in the Civil Court. Lawyer must often consider whether the dispute is more suitable to Sections 30/ 31 of The Land Law & Conveyancing Act 2009 or Part 15 of Civil Partnership and Certain Rights of Cohabitants Act 2010. This one-hour lecture deals with the advantages and disadvantages of each.
The lecture covers a number of topics, including:
- Time limits
- The definition of intimate and committed
- The issue of financial dependence
- Are the parties ‘Qualified co-habitants’
Teaching method:
e-Lecture, PowerPoint;
Duration & pricing:
- Net-Duration: 1 hour
To book this lecture please refer to: 2025 Legal CPD programme
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