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Form 37.14 Information On Disobedience Of Order On Parent, Etc., For Contribution
Form 37.14 is used to give the Courts Service details when a parent or other person fails to comply with a court‑ordered contribution, such as child maintenance. It is filed after a breach of a maintenance order.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37.14 Information On Disobedience Of Order On Parent, Etc., For Contribution
Form 37.14 is used to give the Courts Service details when a parent or other person fails to comply with a court‑ordered contribution, such as child maintenance. It is filed after a breach of a maintenance order.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to include the court case reference number.
- 2Leaving the case number blank
- 3Using a photocopy instead of the original form
- 4Failing to attach proof of non‑payment
- 5Submitting after the statutory 14‑day window
Plain English
If someone has been ordered by the court to pay money – for example child support – and they don’t, you fill out this form to tell the court what’s happened. It helps the court decide what action to take next.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form should be lodged within 14 days of the breach, unless the original order specifies a longer period.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When a parent breaches a child maintenance order.
- When a former spouse fails to pay court‑ordered spousal support.
- When a guardian does not fulfil a contribution order for a minor.
- When you need the court to consider enforcement action.
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Non‑payment of a fine
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Dispute over amount owed
Used for objections, not breaches
✓ Use only if you contest the calculation
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Different legal process
✓ Do not combine with 37.14
Deadline or filing window
The form should be lodged within 14 days of the breach, unless the original order specifies a longer period.
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches the original order.
- 2All dates are in DD/MM/YYYY format.
- 3Details of unpaid amount are exact.
- 4Supporting evidence is clearly labelled.
- 5Form is signed and dated by the payee or their solicitor.
- 6Printed in black ink on a clean A4 sheet.
- 7Envelope is addressed to the correct court office.
- 8Post is sent by recorded delivery or hand‑delivered.
How to file this form
- 1Download or collect the blank Form 37.14.
- 2Gather evidence of non‑payment (bank statements, letters).
- 3Complete the form, double‑checking the case reference.
- 4Attach the evidence and sign the form.
- 5Send the package to the court handling the original order.
Known limitations
- 1No online portal for direct submission.
- 2Form accepts only paper copies; electronic PDFs are not accepted for filing.
- 3Only applicable to contribution orders, not other court fees.
- 4Court may reject the form if supporting documents are missing.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 37.14 is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but always check the Courts Service website for the latest PDF.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows "Form 37.14" and the current year.
- Check that the field for "Date of breach" is present.
- Verify the instructions mention a 14‑day filing window.
- Ensure there is a space for supporting documents attachment.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from user input.
- SRCPurpose inferred from title (disobedience of order on parent, etc.).
- SRCTypical 14‑day breach reporting window based on common Irish court practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCSubmission methods (post, in‑person) inferred from standard Courts Service proceduresnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCRisk list derived from typical filing errorsnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 37.14 with Form 37.15 (objection form).
Leaving the "Date of breach" field blank.
Submitting a photocopied form instead of the original.
Using coloured ink or a ball‑point pen.
Failing to attach proof of the unpaid contribution.
Sending the form to the wrong court office.
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