56.2  Attachment Of Earnings Summons - Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976 (As Amended) Section 10 (1) (A) (iii)

What this form is for

• • Use this form when you need to enforce an existing maintenance order
• • Use when the maintenance payer is employed and has regular income
• • Use when voluntary payment arrangements have failed
• • Use when you need to establish a new enforcement method
• • Do not use for one-time payments or lump sum arrangements

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed as soon as possible after payment issues arise. The court will set a hearing date after submission.

Before you submit

• • Complete all sections of the form
• • Include a certified copy of the maintenance order
• • Verify respondent's current employment details
• • Ensure correct calculation of deduction amount
• • Check court filing fees are paid
• • Make a copy for your records
• • Confirm service method on the respondent

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the current version of Form 56.2 from the Courts Service
2. 2Complete all required sections with accurate information
3. 3Attach a certified copy of your maintenance order
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate District Court
5. 5Pay any required filing fees
6. 6Ensure proper service on the respondent
7. 7Attend any required court hearings

Known limitations

• • Only effective if the payer has regular employment income
• • Cannot be used if the payer is unemployed or has no income
• • Requires accurate current employer information
• • May not apply if payer has multiple income sources
• • Processing time can vary by court location