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Form 51A.02 Statement Of Means Under Enforcement Of Court Orders Act 1926, Section 15(1)
This form is a Statement of Means required under the Enforcement of Court Orders Act 1926, specifically referencing Section 15(1). You use it when proving your financial standing to enforce a court order.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 51A.02 Statement Of Means Under Enforcement Of Court Orders Act 1926, Section 15(1)
This form is a Statement of Means required under the Enforcement of Court Orders Act 1926, specifically referencing Section 15(1). You use it when proving your financial standing to enforce a court order.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't forget to sign and date the declaration!
- 2Omitting key sources of income
- 3Failing to declare existing assets (e.g., property)
- 4Using outdated financial figures
- 5Incorrectly referencing the Court Order number
Plain English
Basically, this form tells the Courts Service what you can afford. It proves how much money or assets you have available. This helps the court decide how to enforce an existing judgment against you.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The exact deadline is set by your specific court case. Always check the notice accompanying the enforcement order for the due date.
- 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 use this when a court order requires you to prove your income or assets.
- This specific form is required when enforcement relies on Section 15(1) of the 1926 Act.
- Use it when responding to an official request from the Courts Service regarding your financial status.
- It details your 'means'—what you have available financially.
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Use this form or another form?
General Financial Statement
If the court specifies a different document for proof of income, use that one.
✓ Double-check the specific order requirement.
Not confirmed in official source (check if a general means form exists)
Affidavit of Means
An affidavit confirms the information on this statement is sworn under oath.
✓ Ensure you complete all sections before signing.
51A.02 (Often used interchangeably)
Statement for Garnishee Order
If money is being taken directly from a third party's account, another form might be needed.
✓ Confirm if you are the debtor or the one providing the information to the creditor.
CRO Financial Declaration
If the order relates to a company registered with the CRO, this might be relevant.
✓ Check if the court requires proof of personal means vs. business means.
Deadline or filing window
The exact deadline is set by your specific court case. Always check the notice accompanying the enforcement order for the due date.
Before you submit
- 1All required fields must be filled in completely, no blanks left unnecessarily.
- 2Sign and date the form where indicated by the Courts Service of Ireland.
- 3Attach supporting documentation (e.g., recent payslips, bank statements) referenced on the form.
- 4Ensure your personal details match exactly with the court case file.
- 5If submitting digitally, ensure the PDF is correctly saved and named.
- 6Confirm you have accounted for all income sources mentioned in the order.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Section 1: Personal Identification Details.
- 2Fill out Section 2: Detailed breakdown of Income (e.g., salary, rent).
- 3Detail Assets and Liabilities in subsequent sections as required.
- 4Sign the form and date it.
- 5Submit the completed form to the relevant Court office or via the designated online portal.
Known limitations
- 1This statement only proves your means at a specific point in time; income can change quickly.
- 2It does not guarantee that the court will grant enforcement based on this document alone.
- 3The form must align precisely with the requirements laid out in Section 15(1) of the Act.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: The required submission method (e.g., physical mail vs. e-filing) may change.
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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 the official Statement of Means document from the Courts Service of Ireland. It remains the standard form for proving financial standing under Section 15(1) of the Enforcement of Court Orders Act 1926.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check for updates to the required fields (e.g., new sections regarding digital income).
- Verify the current date and year listed on the form header.
- Confirm if there are specific instructions attached relating to Revenue Online Service (ROS) submissions.
- Ensure any supplementary declarations or appendices are included with this 51A.02.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 51A.02
- SRCGoverning Legislation: Enforcement Of Court Orders Act 1926, Section 15(1)
- SRCContextual Purpose: Proving financial standing for order enforcement.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific required submission deadlines.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Income' vs. 'Means': Income is what you earn; Means is your total financial standing (income + assets - liabilities).
Not knowing which section applies: If unsure, check the specific wording of the court order itself.
Mistaking a declaration for a statement: The 51A.02 *is* the formal statement, but it functions as a sworn declaration.
What to do if you have no income: You must still complete the form and state 'Nil' or 'None' in the relevant fields.
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