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Form 41B.15 Deposition - Maintenance Act 1994, Section 19(4)
This form is a deposition related to the Maintenance Act 1994, specifically addressing Section 19(4). You use it when making a formal statement or declaration required under that section of the maintenance legislation.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 41B.15 Deposition - Maintenance Act 1994, Section 19(4)
This form is a deposition related to the Maintenance Act 1994, specifically addressing Section 19(4). You use it when making a formal statement or declaration required under that section of the maintenance legislation.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to swear/affirm the document; this is crucial for validity.
- 2Missing signature block
- 3Incorrectly citing Section 19(4)
- 4Failing to swear/affirm the document
- 5Incomplete details on parties involved
Plain English
Think of this as a sworn statement you give to the Courts Service about financial support matters. It deals with specific rules laid out in the Maintenance Act regarding maintenance payments. This form locks down your official account of certain facts.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The specific deadline is usually dictated by a court order or hearing date related to your maintenance case. Always check the accompanying court documentation.
- 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
- You need to make a formal statement required by Section 19(4) of the Maintenance Act 1994.
- Use this when your declaration specifically relates to matters covered under that section (not general maintenance applications).
- It is used within the context of Irish family law and financial support agreements.
- Do not use this if you are just starting a standard maintenance application; this is for a specific formal statement attached to it.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General Maintenance Application
Used when the declaration isn't strictly S19(4) related
✓ Check if your case needs a broader application.
Maintenance Order Request
Used to formally request an order from the Courts Service
✓ Confirm with local court registry.
Affidavit of Support
A general sworn statement often used alongside maintenance docs
✓ Ensure it specifically references S19(4) if applicable.
Deadline or filing window
The specific deadline is usually dictated by a court order or hearing date related to your maintenance case. Always check the accompanying court documentation.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all required sections are fully completed, not just initialed.
- 2Sign and date the deposition clearly in the designated space.
- 3Attach supporting documentation relevant to the maintenance claim (e.g., income statements).
- 4Verify your full name and address match official records.
- 5If filing online via a portal, ensure all fields are populated before hitting submit.
How to file this form
- 1Complete every field on Form 41B.15 accurately.
- 2Sign the deposition where indicated by the Courts Service of Ireland requirements.
- 3Determine if your local court requires hard copy or electronic submission.
- 4Submit the form to the relevant Court Registry (or via the designated online portal).
- 5Keep a copy for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only covers declarations related to Section 19(4); it does not cover all aspects of maintenance law.
- 2Not confirmed in official source: Specific requirements vary slightly between different Circuit/District Courts.
- 3The deposition must be made under oath or affirmation, as required by the court process.
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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->This is a specific deposition form under the Maintenance Act 1994. It remains active for declarations made under Section 19(4).
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check for any updated dates or reference numbers on the form header.
- Verify that the specific wording matches Section 19(4) requirements.
- Confirm the Courts Service of Ireland logo/branding is current.
- Look for notes regarding digital filing acceptance.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Name: 41B.15 Deposition - Maintenance Act 1994, Section 19(4)
- SRCContextual Law: Maintenance Act 1994
- SRCAction Required: Formal Declaration/Statement
Common confusion points
Confusing S19(4) with other sections of the Maintenance Act 1994. Read the specific section header carefully.
Not knowing whether you need a solicitor or can file it yourself (litigants vs. self-represented).
Mistaking this deposition for a simple letter to the court; it must follow the form structure.
Forgetting that the declaration itself needs to be signed/sworn, not just accompanying documents.
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