54A.1  Summons - Civil Partnership And Certain Rights And Obligations Of Cohabitants Act 2010, Section 194

What this form is for

• • Use this form when initiating legal proceedings under Section 194 of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010
• • Use this form for matters related to civil partnership property rights
• • Use this form for cohabitation property disputes
• • Use this form when seeking court orders regarding maintenance
• • Use this form for other rights and obligations specified in the Act

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

You must file this summons within the statutory time limits for the specific type of claim, which may vary depending on the nature of the case. Time limits generally start from when the right to make the claim arose or from the date of the relevant event.

Before you submit

• • All sections of the form are completed accurately
• • Correct court venue has been selected
• • Appropriate court fee has been paid
• • Summons has been properly served on the other party
• • All supporting documents are attached
• • Copy of the summons has been kept for your records

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct form from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information
3. 3Calculate and pay the appropriate court fee
4. 4File the form with the correct court office
5. 5Ensure proper service on the other party
6. 6Keep a copy of the filed summons and proof of service

Known limitations

• • This form only covers matters under Section 194 of the specific Act
• • It cannot be used for matters covered by other legislation
• • The court may not have jurisdiction over certain international cases
• • Some claims may require additional forms or procedures