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Form 56.5 Order Of The Court Requiring Statement Of Particulars Of Maintenance Debtor's Earnings - Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976
This form is an official Court Order from the Courts Service of Ireland. It specifically requires a formal statement detailing the earnings of someone who owes maintenance under the Family Law Act (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976. Use it when you need the court to officially demand this financial information.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 56.5 Order Of The Court Requiring Statement Of Particulars Of Maintenance Debtor's Earnings - Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976
This form is an official Court Order from the Courts Service of Ireland. It specifically requires a formal statement detailing the earnings of someone who owes maintenance under the Family Law Act (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976. Use it when you need the court to officially demand this financial information.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't forget to specify *who* the maintenance payment is for (spouse or child) on the form.
- 2Omitting details of secondary income streams
- 3Failing to list self-employment earnings accurately
- 4Not clearly identifying the maintenance period covered
- 5Incorrectly dating the statement provided
Plain English
Think of this as a court instruction sheet about money owed for support. It forces the debtor—the person who owes the maintenance—to formally list exactly how much they earn. This helps determine fair payments for spouses or children in Ireland.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The timing depends on the case, but this order must be filed promptly after the need for updated earnings has been established in court proceedings.
- 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 form when you need a judge or registrar to officially demand earnings details.
- It applies specifically when maintenance payments are owed under the 1976 Family Law Act.
- Use it when the debtor (the person owing money) is not voluntarily providing their income information.
- This order forces the statement of particulars regarding the debtor's earnings.
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Use this form or another form?
Requesting a specific payment amount
If you only need to set the monthly sum, use this first.
✓ Check if your request is for an 'Order' or just a 'Statement'.
Applying for maintenance in general (no specific earnings demand)
Use this if you are starting the whole process and don't know the income yet.
✓ Ensure the form title matches your need.
Enforcement of existing order
If you already have an Order but need updated earnings, use this to update it.
✓ Confirm if you are seeking a new or amended Order.
Deadline or filing window
The timing depends on the case, but this order must be filed promptly after the need for updated earnings has been established in court proceedings.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all parties involved (debtor/creditor) are correctly named.
- 2Verify the precise amount or nature of maintenance being sought.
- 3Check that the court jurisdiction listed matches where the case is heard.
- 4Complete all sections relating to the 'Maintenance Debtor's Earnings'.
- 5Sign and date the form according to your role (e.g., Creditor, Solicitor).
How to file this form
- 1Fill in all required fields clearly using black ink or digital text.
- 2Attach supporting documents if available (e.g., previous financial statements).
- 3Sign the form where indicated by the Courts Service.
- 4Submit it to the relevant District or Circuit Court office.
- 5If filing electronically, upload it via the appropriate online portal.
Known limitations
- 1This form itself does not guarantee payment; it only forces the *statement* of earnings.
- 2It is specific to maintenance under the 1976 Act and may differ for other family law matters.
- 3The required submission method (physical vs. online) depends on your local court rules.
- 4Not confirmed in official source
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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 an active court document from the Courts Service of Ireland. It remains the standard way to formally request income details under the Family Law Act.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date on the top right corner for the latest revision.
- Verify the specific Act citation: Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976.
- Confirm the Courts Service of Ireland logo is present and clear.
- Look for any amendments regarding digital filing requirements.
- Not confirmed in official source
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 56.5
- SRCPurpose: To require a statement on earnings.
- SRCGoverning Law: Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Maintenance Debtor' with 'Creditor'; they are different roles.
Not knowing if you need this form to *request* the statement or just *receive* it.
Assuming the Court will automatically know the debtor’s income without this formal order.
Mixing up this 1976 Act requirement with other related family law statutes.
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