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Form 54A.4 Order *Dispensing With Consent †Giving Consent Of Civil Partner To Conveyance Of Shared Home - Civil Partnership And Certain Rights And Obligations Of Cohabitants Act 2010, Section 29
This form allows a court order to bypass the usual requirement for consent when selling a shared home in Ireland. It is used under Section 29 of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights And Obligations Of Cohabitants Act 2010. You use this when one civil partner cannot agree to the conveyance (sale) of the property.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 54A.4 Order *Dispensing With Consent †Giving Consent Of Civil Partner To Conveyance Of Shared Home - Civil Partnership And Certain Rights And Obligations Of Cohabitants Act 2010, Section 29
This form allows a court order to bypass the usual requirement for consent when selling a shared home in Ireland. It is used under Section 29 of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights And Obligations Of Cohabitants Act 2010. You use this when one civil partner cannot agree to the conveyance (sale) of the property.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to specify which section of the 2010 Act this order relates to.
- 2Not clearly identifying the shared home address.
- 3Failing to name both civil partners correctly.
- 4Omitting the reason why consent is being dispensed with.
- 5Submitting without the required signature(s).
Plain English
If you and your civil partner own a home together, but one person won't sign off on selling it, this form helps get the court involved. It lets the court make an order allowing the sale even without that specific partner's agreement. This is about making sure property sales move forward when there's disagreement.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this as soon as possible before the conveyancing process stalls due to lack of consent. Check with your solicitor for any specific court deadlines related to the sale timeline.
- 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
- A civil partner needs permission (consent) to sell a jointly owned home, but they disagree with the sale.
- The conveyance (the legal transfer/sale paperwork) is happening, and consent is an issue.
- This form specifically relates to the provisions of Section 29 of the Civil Partnership Act 2010.
- Use this when one partner cannot agree, making a standard joint consent impossible.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Standard Consent Needed
Use this if *both* partners agree to the sale.
✓ Check if you need an order or just signing.
Cohabitant Agreement
If you are not civil partners but legally cohabiting, a different form might apply.
✓ Verify your relationship status first.
Sale Under Specific Deed
If the property sale is governed by a specific agreement outside the standard Act provisions.
✓ Check the solicitor's advice on which section applies.
Not Confirmed in Official Source
Use this if the dispute isn't strictly about conveyance consent under S29, but related to shared assets.
✓ Review the specific court instructions.
Form 54A.4 (but different context)
Deadline or filing window
Submit this as soon as possible before the conveyancing process stalls due to lack of consent. Check with your solicitor for any specific court deadlines related to the sale timeline.
Before you submit
- 1Have both civil partners completed their sections?
- 2Is the property address fully and correctly detailed?
- 3Are the names and addresses of all involved parties accurate?
- 4Have you attached evidence showing *why* consent is disputed (e.g., a letter from one partner)?
- 5Does the form clearly state it seeks an 'Order Dispensing With Consent'?
- 6Is the date filled in correctly?
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required sections of Form 54A.4.
- 2Gather supporting evidence showing the disagreement regarding the sale.
- 3Sign and date the form where indicated (usually by both partners).
- 4Submit the completed form to the relevant District Court or Circuit Court office.
- 5Pay any prescribed filing fee at the time of submission (check current rates).
- 6Keep a copy for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only addresses *dispensing* with consent; it does not dictate the sale price or terms.
- 2Its use is strictly tied to the Civil Partnership Act 2010, Section 29.
- 3The specific court handling your case may have supplementary local forms you must include.
- 4It does not cover scenarios where one partner is deceased but the other wishes to sell.
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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 form remains the standard document for seeking a court order to bypass consent when selling a shared home under the relevant Act. Check the Courts Service of Ireland website for any recent updates or specific regional variations.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the exact year/edition of the form you downloaded.
- Check if any section headings have changed since your last use.
- Verify that the reference to Section 29 is still correctly cited.
- Ensure the document header clearly states 'Courts Service of Ireland'.
- Look for updated instructions regarding required supporting documentation.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 54A.4
- SRCGoverning Legislation: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights And Obligations Of Cohabitants Act 2010
- SRCSpecific Section: Section 29
- SRCPurpose: Dispensing With Consent for Conveyance of Shared Home
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The exact filing fee amount.
Common confusion points
Mistaking this form for one that *grants* consent (it asks the court to override lack of it).
Failing to specify which property conveyance the order should apply to.
Assuming the dispute is about divorce when the relationship is a civil partnership.
Not knowing which specific Court office handles your jurisdiction.
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