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Form 54.26 Lump Sum Maintenance Order - Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976 Section 5A(1) - Family Law Act, 1995 Section 42
This form is used for a Lump Sum Maintenance Order concerning family matters in Ireland. It relates specifically to maintenance payments for spouses or children under the Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976 and Section 42 of the Family Law Act, 1995.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 54.26 Lump Sum Maintenance Order - Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976 Section 5A(1) - Family Law Act, 1995 Section 42
This form is used for a Lump Sum Maintenance Order concerning family matters in Ireland. It relates specifically to maintenance payments for spouses or children under the Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976 and Section 42 of the Family Law Act, 1995.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to specify if the maintenance is for a spouse or a child on the form.
- 2Incorrectly stating 'Spouse' vs. 'Child'
- 3Omitting the specific monetary amount of the lump sum
- 4Failing to reference the 1976 or 1995 Acts
- 5Using the wrong court jurisdiction address for submission
Plain English
If you need a court order that pays out a single lump sum amount instead of regular monthly payments for maintenance, this is the form to use. It formalises that one-off payment agreed upon by family members through the Courts Service.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed deadline listed in the name alone. Submit this as soon as the agreement for the lump sum has been reached.
- 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 this form when you want a single, one-time lump sum payment instead of regular monthly payments.
- Use it for spousal maintenance (payments between partners) or child maintenance.
- It applies specifically under the Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976, Section 5A(1).
- It is also used when referencing Section 42 of the Family Law Act, 1995.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Standard Monthly Maintenance
If you need ongoing payments rather than a lump sum amount.
✓ Check if your case requires periodic orders.
Maintenance for Children Only
If the order is strictly for children and doesn't involve spousal support under this specific form structure.
✓ Verify the exact nature of the claim.
Spousal Maintenance Only
Use if the primary focus is on the payment between partners, but a lump sum is required.
✓ Ensure child maintenance isn't also claimed here.
Maintenance under other Acts
If your claim falls outside these specific Family Law Act references.
✓ Check the main form title for exclusions.
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed deadline listed in the name alone. Submit this as soon as the agreement for the lump sum has been reached.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all sections relating to the parties (applicant and respondent) are fully completed.
- 2Verify that the specific amount being claimed as a lump sum is clearly stated.
- 3Confirm you have attached evidence supporting your claim (e.g., income statements).
- 4Check that the correct jurisdiction/court details for submission are filled in.
- 5Sign and date the form where indicated by the Courts Service.
- 6If applicable, ensure you have paid or noted the required court fee.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 54.26 clearly using black ink.
- 2Attach supporting documentation that proves your need and ability to pay/receive.
- 3Sign and date the form in the designated area.
- 4Submit the completed pack to the relevant Courts Service office or via the online portal.
- 5Keep a copy of the fully submitted form for your records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only requests a lump sum; it does not automatically guarantee ongoing maintenance payments if the order is structured that way.
- 2The specific court handling the case might require additional local paperwork, even with this national form.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: Whether this form can be used for both spousal AND child maintenance simultaneously without further annotation on the form.
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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 current standard form for requesting a Lump Sum Maintenance Order from the Courts Service of Ireland. It covers maintenance under both the 1976 and 1995 Family Law Acts.
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- Confirm the current prescribed fees listed on the form itself.
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Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm Name Confirmed: Lump Sum Maintenance Order - Family Law...
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCPrimary Act Reference: Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976 Section 5A(1)
- SRCSecondary Act Reference: Family Law Act, 1995 Section 42
- SRCForm Number Verified: 54.26
Common confusion points
Mistaking 'Lump Sum' for 'Monthly Payment': This form asks for one big payment, not recurring instalments.
Confusing who pays whom: Ensure you clearly state if the order is from Spouse A to Spouse B, or Parent to Child.
Not specifying the legal basis: Failing to reference the 1976 Act Section 5A(1) or 1995 Act Section 42 when required.
Incomplete financial disclosure: Not providing proof of income for both parties can cause delays.
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