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Form 56.2 Attachment Of Earnings Summons - Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976 (As Amended) Section 10 (1) (A) (iii)
This is Form 56.2, an Attachment Of Earnings Summons issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It relates specifically to the Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976. Use this form when you need a court order to attach someone's earnings.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 56.2 Attachment Of Earnings Summons - Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976 (As Amended) Section 10 (1) (A) (iii)
This is Form 56.2, an Attachment Of Earnings Summons issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It relates specifically to the Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976. Use this form when you need a court order to attach someone's earnings.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure you correctly cite Section 10 (1) (A) (iii) as per the Act.
- 2Failing to name the correct employer/Payer.
- 3Incorrectly calculating the exact amount to be attached.
- 4Not referencing the specific section of the 1976 Act.
- 5Submitting it to the wrong local Court office.
Plain English
Think of this as a formal request to the Irish courts. You are asking the court to legally seize or set aside a portion of another person's income. This is usually done during family matters, like divorce or child support cases.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no single universal deadline listed on the form itself. Submission should happen promptly when enforcement of maintenance is required by 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
- You need a formal court instruction to take money directly from someone's wages or salary.
- The request relates specifically to financial maintenance obligations between spouses or children.
- It applies when you are enforcing rights granted under the 1976 Family Law Act (as amended).
- Use this form instead of general Summons forms if your goal is specifically wage attachment.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General Maintenance Claim
Use this if you haven't secured a specific earnings attachment order yet.
✓ Check the Court office notice.
Attachment on Property/Assets
This form targets income, not savings or property held in bank accounts.
✓ Confirm the asset type first.
Child Maintenance Application
If the claim is solely focused on a child's support, check for a specific Child Maintenance application form.
✓ See your local District Court notice.
Enforcement of Existing Order
This summons initiates the attachment; another form might be needed to enforce an existing order.
✓ Review the original court order document.
Deadline or filing window
There is no single universal deadline listed on the form itself. Submission should happen promptly when enforcement of maintenance is required by the court.
Before you submit
- 1All required parties (claimant and respondent) must be correctly named.
- 2The specific grounds for attachment under Section 10(1)(A)(iii) must be stated clearly.
- 3Attach copies of the existing maintenance order or relevant court judgment.
- 4Fill in all dates accurately, especially the date the debt/maintenance became due.
- 5Ensure you have included proof of employment (e.g., payslip details) if known.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 56.2 entirely using clear, legible handwriting or typing.
- 2Sign and date the form where indicated by the Courts Service.
- 3Gather all supporting documentation referenced in the form.
- 4Submit the completed package to the appropriate District Court office (or online portal).
- 5Pay any required filing fee at the time of submission.
Known limitations
- 1This form only requests an attachment; it does not guarantee the court will grant the order immediately.
- 2The specific amount attached must be clearly defined on the form.
- 3It is tied strictly to maintenance obligations under the 1976 Act, so other types of debts require different forms.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: The exact maximum percentage allowable for attachment is not specified 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 is Form 56.2. It remains the standard document for requesting a court order to attach someone's earnings under the Family Law Act.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date printed on the form for the latest revision year.
- Verify that the specific citation 'Section 10 (1) (A) (iii)' is clearly listed.
- Ensure the Courts Service of Ireland logo/branding matches current standards.
- Confirm if any new fields related to digital service are present.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 56.2
- SRCRelevant Legislation: Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976
- SRCSpecific Provision: Section 10 (1) (A) (iii)
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The exact jurisdiction/level of court where this must be filed.
Common confusion points
Confusing it with simply *demanding* payment versus legally *attaching* earnings via court order.
Not knowing which specific part of the 1976 Act your claim falls under (e.g., spouse vs. child).
Failing to specify the exact employer/paymaster who needs to receive the attachment notice.
Using this form when the maintenance debt is older than what Section 10(1)(A)(iii) covers.
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