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Form 56.4 Attachment Of Earnings Order - Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976 (As Amended) Section 10 (1) (A) (iii)
This form is an Attachment Of Earnings Order under the Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976. It specifically relates to Section 10 (1) (A) (iii). You use this when a court order requires someone's earnings to be attached for maintenance payments.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 56.4 Attachment Of Earnings Order - Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976 (As Amended) Section 10 (1) (A) (iii)
This form is an Attachment Of Earnings Order under the Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976. It specifically relates to Section 10 (1) (A) (iii). You use this when a court order requires someone's earnings to be attached for maintenance payments.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Double-check that the attachment amount matches the exact figure in the Court Order.
- 2Using an outdated or superseded court order number.
- 3Failing to specify which spouse/child the payment is for.
- 4Incorrectly stating the employee's gross salary figure.
- 5Not providing contact details for the party requesting the attachment.
Plain English
Simply put, this form tells an employer that they must deduct money from an employee's pay. This deducted money goes towards supporting a spouse or children as ordered by the courts. It is a formal way of enforcing financial support through salary deductions in Ireland.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form as soon as possible after receiving the maintenance order from the Courts Service of Ireland. There is no fixed deadline, but promptness is key to timely payments.
- 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 this form when a court has already issued an order requiring someone's wages to be taken.
- Use it specifically because the debt relates to maintenance under Section 10 (1) (A) (iii).
- This is used for attaching earnings, not just property or bank accounts.
- It links directly back to the main Family Law Act order that sets out the payments.
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Use this form or another form?
Maintenance owed to a Spouse
This form enforces the payment from wages/salary.
✓ Check if you are attaching income or assets.
Maintenance owed to a Child
The specific section (iii) points to child maintenance.
✓ Ensure the order specifies child support.
General Debt Attachment
If the debt isn't strictly family maintenance, check other forms.
✓ Verify if the attachment is for spousal or child support.
Deadline or filing window
Submit this form as soon as possible after receiving the maintenance order from the Courts Service of Ireland. There is no fixed deadline, but promptness is key to timely payments.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure the name and address of the person whose earnings are being attached is correct.
- 2Confirm the source of employment/employer details matches official records.
- 3Double-check that the court order number cited on Form 56.4 matches the original decree.
- 4Verify the exact amount or percentage to be attached is clearly stated.
- 5Sign and date the form where indicated by the Courts Service.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 56.4 thoroughly.
- 2Obtain signatures from the relevant parties (e.g., applicant, respondent).
- 3Submit the completed form to the designated court office or via the online portal.
- 4Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records.
- 5If submitting electronically, ensure you receive a confirmation receipt.
Known limitations
- 1This form only covers attachment from earnings; it does not cover property seizures directly.
- 2The effectiveness depends entirely on the underlying Court Order being valid and enforceable.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: There may be regional variations in how this form is processed across different Irish courts.
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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 a specific Order attachment form under the Family Law Act 1976. It remains relevant for enforcing maintenance payments ordered by the courts.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date on the form to ensure it matches current Courts Service requirements.
- Confirm the specific section (10 (1) (A) (iii)) is clearly referenced.
- Verify if there are new fields regarding digital payment instructions.
- Review any updates concerning online submission protocols via the CRO portal (if applicable).
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 56.4
- SRCGoverning Act: Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976
- SRCSpecific Clause: Section 10 (1) (A) (iii)
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with a simple 'Notice of Debt' (which might be Form 56.1).
Not knowing whether to attach a fixed amount or a percentage of earnings.
Assuming filing it automatically starts payment; follow-up is required.
Mistaking the date the order was issued versus the date you are submitting the attachment.
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