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A cohabitation agreement review in Ireland is a solicitor’s review of an existing agreement between unmarried partners who live together. This service reviews your existing cohabitation agreement under Irish family and succession law and tailors it to your circumstances. It is for couples who already have an agreement, or a draft, and want to check it still reflects their situation and the law, without open-ended hourly billing. This service is not a substitute for full legal representation in contested or high-value matters; for complex disputes, contact us for a tailored quote.
What’s included
- Document(s) drafted under Irish family and succession law
- One round of review and tailoring against your circumstances
- Plain-English guidance notes you can keep with your records
- Delivered by email once your details are received
- Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
- Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
- A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards
Who this is for
- Cohabiting couples with an existing cohabitation agreement
- Couples whose circumstances have changed, such as having children or buying a home
- Couples who used a template and want it checked
- Partners asked to sign an agreement who want it reviewed
How it works
- Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- A solicitor would then review your existing agreement, with one round of review and tailoring against your circumstances.
- Your document(s) and plain-English guidance notes are delivered by email.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cohabitation agreement review cost in Ireland?
This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
Why review a cohabitation agreement?
Circumstances change, for example with children, property or finances. A review checks that the agreement still reflects your arrangements and the requirements of Irish law.
Can a cohabitation agreement opt out of the redress scheme?
Irish law provides a redress scheme for qualified cohabitants. Couples can opt out by agreement, but only if certain conditions are met, including that each partner received independent legal advice.
For more on separation, children and family law, see our Family Law in Ireland guides and services.
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