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Form 56.10 Notice That Attachment Of Earnings Order Has Been Discharged - Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976
This form confirms that an Attachment Of Earnings Order has been cancelled or ended. It relates specifically to maintenance orders under the Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976. Use it when the requirement for someone's wages to be garnished is finished.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 56.10 Notice That Attachment Of Earnings Order Has Been Discharged - Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976
This form confirms that an Attachment Of Earnings Order has been cancelled or ended. It relates specifically to maintenance orders under the Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976. Use it when the requirement for someone's wages to be garnished is finished.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to reference the specific original Order Number!
- 2Failing to state the correct original Order Number
- 3Not clearly stating that the order has been 'Discharged'
- 4Submitting it before the maintenance period officially ends
- 5Incorrectly identifying the parties involved (debtor/creditor)
Plain English
Simply put, this form tells the Courts Service that a court order forcing an employer to deduct money from someone's pay has been lifted. It’s used in family law cases concerning spousal or child maintenance payments. You use it once the payment obligation ends.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this as soon as the payment obligation ceases or immediately upon receiving confirmation of discharge from the court.
- 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
- Use this when a wage garnishment order is finished for spousal or child maintenance.
- This form is needed after the agreed payment period ends.
- It applies specifically to orders made under the Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976.
- Do not use it if you are simply changing the amount owed; use this when the obligation ceases.
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Use this form or another form?
Changing Payment Amount
Use this to update how much is taken, not that it stops entirely.
✓ Check the specific section for amendments.
Form 56.10 (or similar amendment form)
Starting New Garnishment
If you are *starting* the order, use the application form, not this discharge notice.
✓ Ensure your request matches the required starting document.
Likely a different notice/application form
Discharging Debt (Not Earnings)
Use this if the debt is settled but isn't tied to a specific wage deduction schedule.
✓ Confirm the nature of the original Order.
Order Expiry Date Change
If the order expires next month instead of today, use the amendment form.
✓ Check if the discharge date matches the final payment date.
Deadline or filing window
Submit this as soon as the payment obligation ceases or immediately upon receiving confirmation of discharge from the court.
Before you submit
- 1Fill in the date the Attachment Of Earnings Order was officially discharged.
- 2Clearly state *why* the order is being discharged (e.g., full payment, mutual agreement).
- 3Ensure you reference the case/file number associated with the original Maintenance Order.
- 4Confirm the name and details of the person who signed this discharge notice.
- 5If applicable, attach evidence showing the final payment was made.
- 6Check that the signature section is complete.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required fields on Form 56.10 accurately.
- 2Sign the form where indicated by the Courts Service of Ireland requirements.
- 3Attach supporting documentation (e.g., bank transfer confirmation).
- 4Submit the completed form to the relevant Court office handling the original maintenance case.
- 5Keep a copy for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only discharges the *earnings* order; it does not necessarily discharge the underlying debt itself (though often they are linked).
- 2Not confirmed in official source: It does not specify if this must be filed with the local District Court or Circuit Court.
- 3The specific requirements for who needs to sign (e.g., creditor, debtor, solicitor) are not detailed here.
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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 confirms that an existing Attachment Of Earnings Order has been discharged or ended. It specifically relates to maintenance obligations under the Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the top header for the current year/revision number.
- Verify that the Act referenced is exactly 'Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976'.
- Confirm the form number listed is precisely 56.10.
- Ensure all relevant parties (debtor, creditor) are correctly named as per the original Order.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCAgency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 56.10
- SRCForm Name Reference: Notice That Attachment Of Earnings Order Has Been Discharged...
- SRCLegislation Cited: Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976
Common confusion points
Mistaking this form for a simple 'Payment Receipt'—this confirms the *order* stops, not just one payment.
Not knowing whether to file it with the creditor or debtor side of the case.
Assuming the debt is gone when only the wage deduction has stopped; check if further payments are required.
Failing to reference the original Order number, which makes processing difficult.
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