41B.13 Certificate - Maintenance Act 1994, Section 15(3)(B)

What this form is for

• • Use this form to formalize a maintenance order under Section 15(3)(B) of the Maintenance Act 1994
• • Use when terms of an existing maintenance arrangement need to be documented
• • Use when there are changes to an existing maintenance order
• • Use when enforcing maintenance obligations through the courts
• • Do not use for maintenance orders under different sections of the Act

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

This certificate should be submitted as soon as possible after the maintenance order is made or when terms change. There is typically no strict deadline, but delays could affect the enforceability of the maintenance arrangement.

Before you submit

• • Form is the correct version for your maintenance order
• • All sections are completed accurately
• • Both parties have signed where required
• • Reference number of original maintenance order is included
• • Payment details match the court order exactly
• • Any required fees are paid or payment arrangements confirmed
• • Copies are made for your records

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct form from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate maintenance details
3. 3Have both parties sign the form where indicated
4. 4Attach copies of the original maintenance order if required
5. 5Submit to the appropriate court office with any required fee
6. 6Obtain a receipt or confirmation of submission
7. 7Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to maintenance orders under Section 15(3)(B) of the Maintenance Act 1994
• • It may not be used for variations or appeals of maintenance orders
• • The form cannot be used to initiate a new maintenance application
• • Electronic submission may not be available for all court offices
• • Additional documentation may be required depending on the complexity of the maintenance arrangement