54.32 Maintenance Summons - Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act 1976 Section 5C (Inserted By Section 73 Of The Children And Family Relationships Act 2015)

What this form is for

• • Use this form when seeking maintenance from a spouse or former spouse
• • Use when you cannot reach a voluntary agreement on maintenance
• • Use when you need to initiate court proceedings for financial support
• • Do not use for maintenance claims against parents (different form)
• • Do not use for property division proceedings

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no standard deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed as soon as you decide to pursue maintenance through the courts to avoid delays in receiving support.

Before you submit

• • Form is completely filled out with all required sections
• • All financial information is accurate and up-to-date
• • Supporting documentation is attached
• • Correct court jurisdiction is identified
• • Appropriate filing fee is included or exemption claimed
• • Form is properly served on the respondent

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct Form 54.32 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate financial information
3. 3Gather supporting documentation like payslips, bank statements
4. 4Determine the appropriate court jurisdiction
5. 5File the form at the relevant court office with the required fee
6. 6Ensure proper service of the summons on the respondent

Known limitations

• • This form only covers maintenance, not property division
• • Court proceedings can be time-consuming and expensive
• • The court will consider both parties' financial circumstances
• • Maintenance orders can be modified if circumstances change