54.23 Order To Secure Maintenance Payments - Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976

What this form is for

• • You need a court order to legally enforce maintenance payments.
• • Use this when you require formal security for spousal support or child upkeep.
• • This form is used under the specific rules of the Maintenance Of Spouses And Children Act, 1976.
• • It secures the right to receive regular maintenance payments through the courts.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no single fixed deadline listed here; submission timing depends on when the maintenance payment is due or when enforcement becomes necessary. Apply as soon as you need the court's involvement.

Before you submit

• • Fill out all sections completely; leave no blanks where a response is required.
• • Use clear, legible handwriting or ensure digital fields are correctly populated.
• • Attach supporting documentation (e.g., financial statements) if the form requires it.
• • Ensure both parties' names and contact details are accurate.
• • Sign the form in the designated area(s).
• • Date the form before signing.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all required sections of Form 54.23 accurately.
2. 2Attach any necessary supporting financial evidence (e.g., payslips, bank statements) as directed.
3. 3Sign and date the document(s).
4. 4Submit the completed form to the relevant Courts Service office or via the designated online portal.
5. 5Keep a copy of the fully executed form for your records.
6. 6If submitting online, confirm successful upload/submission confirmation.

Known limitations

• • This form secures an order; it does not guarantee payment will be made.
• • The specific maintenance amount must align with the facts presented in the application.
• • Not confirmed in official source: The exact required supporting documents are not listed on the form itself.
• • It pertains only to maintenance under the 1976 Act, so other types of support may need separate orders.