Married couples
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Marriage has many legal consequences. There are various areas of your life in which being married will affect your entitlements and obligations. -
Guardianship is the legal responsibility of a person to perform duties regarding a child's upbringing and welfare, and the right to make decisions about major areas of a child’s life. -
This page describes how being married affects your inheritance rights. -
Your marital status can affect your eligibility for certain social welfare payments. Find out more. -
What are the rights, entitlements and obligations of same-sex couples.This document is in: Cohabiting couples -
There are three ways in which you can be taxed as a married person. Find out about the different options.This document is in: Income tax -
People who live in Ireland can apply to have for their family to live with them.This document is in: Rights of residence in Ireland -
Information about which emloyment permit holders are allowed to bring their family to Ireland, and how those family members can apply to live and work.This document is in: Employment permits and the right to work