54.10  Order Discharging Maintenance Order Or Part Thereof

What this form is for

• • You need this form when the entire maintenance obligation has ended (e.g., the recipient job ends).
• • Use it if you only want a specific part of the existing order removed, not the whole thing.
• • This is for formally discharging an order already made by the Courts Service.
• • Do not use this if you are applying for a brand new maintenance order; that requires another form.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no strict universal deadline, but submit it as soon as the circumstances change to prevent ongoing administrative issues with the Courts Service.

Before you submit

• • Ensure all required fields have a clear answer—nothing should be left blank.
• • Verify that the names and addresses match official records (like CRO or Revenue details).
• • Confirm the exact date the maintenance obligation was supposed to end (if applicable).
• • Attach copies of the original Maintenance Order document for reference.
• • Sign and date the form clearly where indicated.
• • If submitting online via a portal, check that all necessary supporting documents have been uploaded.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete Sections 1 and 2 with accurate personal details.
2. 2Clearly state in Section 3 whether you are discharging the *entire* order or only *part* of it.
3. 3Provide a concise explanation in Section 4 detailing why the discharge is warranted (e.g., employment ended, agreement reached).
4. 4Sign and date the form, ensuring all required parties sign if applicable.
5. 5Submit the completed form to the relevant Courts Service office or through the designated online portal.
6. 6Keep a copy of the fully executed form for your own records.

Known limitations

• • This form only discharges orders made by the Courts Service; it does not discharge private agreements between parties without court recognition.
• • Not confirmed in official source: It may require specific local court stamps depending on which Circuit/District Court handled the original order.
• • The level of relief granted (full vs. partial) depends entirely on the details provided and the judge's decision, not just the form submission.
• • If you are involved in a complex case, this form might need to be supported by other court filings.