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Form 54.29 Order Staying The Operation Of An Order - Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996

This form allows you to ask the Court to keep an existing Order active. It relates specifically to matters under the Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996. It is used when a previous court order needs protection or continuation.

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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 54.29 Order Staying The Operation Of An Order - Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996

This form allows you to ask the Court to keep an existing Order active. It relates specifically to matters under the Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996. It is used when a previous court order needs protection or continuation.

The form captures details about the existing court order and requests that its operation be maintained by the Courts Service of Ireland.

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Scan points
  • 1Do not forget to reference the original Order number!
  • 2Failing to attach copies of the existing Order
  • 3Incorrectly citing the specific section of the Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996
  • 4Not clearly stating *why* the order must stay operational
  • 5Submitting it to the wrong local court office

Plain English

If a judge has already made an order about your divorce case, but you want that order to keep doing what it's supposed to do, use this form. It tells the Court, 'Please keep this running.'

Submission Date

  • Filing date: There is no fixed deadline listed here; submission should happen as soon as there is a threat to the order's operation.
  • Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Deadline or filing window

There is no fixed deadline listed here; submission should happen as soon as there is a threat to the order's operation.

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Proceedings

3 items

Title of Proceedings

The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.

Requiredtext
Record Number

The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.

Requiredtext
Court and Office

The court and the office where the document is being filed.

Requiredtext

Substance

2 items

Relief or Information Sought

What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.

Requiredtext
Grounds and Exhibits

The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.

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Execution

1 items

Signature, Jurat or Service Details

Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.

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Quick Facts

A party involved in the divorce proceedings needs to fill this out.
The form captures details about the existing court order and requests that its operation be maintained by the Courts Service of Ireland.
Submit it when an existing Order is at risk of being cancelled or changed, but you want it to continue as is.
It is filed with the relevant Irish Court handling your divorce case. Check the specific court's guidelines for submission method.
Getting this right ensures the previous decision stands firm. Errors can lead to the Order being automatically cancelled or challenged later.
First, clearly identify the existing order number. Next, state exactly which order you want kept active on Form 54.29. Then, sign and date it according to Court requirements.

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Revision date
23/10/25

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