54.33 Maintenance Order - 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 for yourself as a spouse
• • Use this form when seeking maintenance for children from a spouse
• • Use this form when formalizing an informal maintenance agreement
• • Use this form when an existing maintenance order needs to be varied
• • Do not use this form for child maintenance through the Child Maintenance Service
• • Do not use this form for maintenance claims outside of Ireland

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline mentioned for filing this form, but it should be submitted as soon as maintenance is needed after separation or when circumstances change.

Before you submit

• • All sections of the form are completed
• • Financial information is accurate and up-to-date
• • Supporting documents are attached
• • The correct court is identified
• • The appropriate fee is included
• • A copy is kept for your records
• • All personal details are correct

How to file this form

1. 1Complete the form with accurate information about both parties
2. 2Gather financial documents including payslips, bank statements, and expense records
3. 3Calculate the amount of maintenance being sought based on needs and income
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
5. 5Pay the required court fee
6. 6Attend any court hearings if required
7. 7Keep copies of all submitted documents

Known limitations

• • This form cannot be used for maintenance claims outside of Ireland
• • The court may not order maintenance if the other spouse has no income
• • The form does not address property division, only maintenance
• • The court may vary the amount based on both parties' circumstances
• • Legal representation is not required but may be advisable