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Services and information
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Marriage, separation and divorce
Find out all you need to know about divorce proceedings in Ireland as well as information on separations and annullments.
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Representing yourself in court
Guidance for people going to court without a solicitor or barrister. Find out how to prepare, what to expect in court, and what supports may be available.
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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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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.
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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Probate online to go live for solicitors nationwide on the Courts Portal from 2 June 2026Courts Service opens up Courts Portal for solicitors filing applications for grant of probate.
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Notice to Jurors summonsed to Galway Courthouse – Wednesday 17 June 2026
Please note jurors requested to attend on Wednesday 17th June 2026, at Galway Courthouse, are now not required to attend. Your jury service is now complete.
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CSOL Systems Outage
Please note that there is currently an outage affecting CSOL. The CSOL team is actively investigating the issue and working to restore service as quickly as possible.
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Drogheda Annual Licensing Court - September 22 -
The Drogheda Annual Licensing Court will be held this year in Drogheda, covering all business for Louth (including Dundalk, Drogheda and Ardee). The Drogheda Licensing Court will be held on 22 September.
