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Probate
Learn how to deal with the estate of someone who dies. There are many different types of probate depending on the circumstances of the person who died.
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Marriage, separation and divorce
Find out more about separation and the divorce process in Ireland. You can also find out 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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Small Claims Court
You can make a small claim if your claim is under €2000 and is related to an item, service, damage to property or key money.
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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 Service Annual Report For 2024 published
The 2024 Annual Report of the Courts Service, published today, reflects an ever-busy time for the Courts.
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Pilot Courts Portal for Circuit Court Family Law in Dublin now live
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The Digital Rules approved by the Rules Committees have been published.
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New Small Claims webpages are now live!
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As part of the Courts Service Modernisation Programme, the Civil Reform Team have reviewed, improved and updated the information on Small Claims on
