NM v CB (Approved) [2026] IEHC 119 (19 February 2026)

NM v CB (Approved) [2026] IEHC 119 (19 February 2026)

CB is to be given 12 months to purchase NM's share in the family home at €375,000 (after a €50,000 discount from the notional €800,000 value), reflecting both parties' contributions and needs; failing that, the property is to be sold and net proceeds divided equally.

Citation
[2026] IEHC 119
Parties
Applicant: NM; Respondent: CB
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
19 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Family Law Appeal / High Court Judgment on Appeal From Circuit Court Ancillary Orders
Outcome
CB is granted 12 months to buy out NM's share at €375,000; if not, property to be sold and net proceeds divided 50:50 after costs.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Ancillary Relief, Property Division, Spousal Financial Provision
Family Law Divorce Ancillary Relief Property Division Spousal Financial Provision

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Parties

NM

Applicant

CB

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law Appeal / High Court Judgment on Appeal From Circuit Court Ancillary Orders

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the former family home should be sold and proceeds divided or whether the respondent should be permitted to buy out the applicant's share; determination of the value and division of the property; consideration of financial contributions and needs of both parties

Ratio Decidendi

CB is to be given 12 months to purchase NM's share in the family home at €375,000 (after a €50,000 discount from the notional €800,000 value), reflecting both parties' contributions and needs; failing that, the property is to be sold and net proceeds divided equally.

Court Disposition

CB is granted 12 months to buy out NM's share at €375,000; if not, property to be sold and net proceeds divided 50:50 after costs.

Orders

  • CB may purchase NM's share in the property for €375,000 within 12 months.
  • If CB fails to purchase, property to be sold; mortgage, local property tax, and sale costs to be discharged first; net proceeds divided equally.