56.8  Summons To Vary Or Discharge Attachment Of Earnings Order - Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976

What this form is for

• • You need to officially change an existing Attachment of Earnings Order.
• • You want to completely end or discharge a current Attachment of Earnings Order.
• • The order relates specifically to maintenance payments for spouses or children.
• • This is the specific summons required under the 1976 Act.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no strict universal deadline listed here, but submit it as soon as the change in circumstances occurs. Delays can mean you continue paying too much or too little.

Before you submit

• • All sections of Form 56.8 are completed clearly.
• • The date you are submitting the summons is accurately recorded.
• • You have referenced the existing Attachment of Earnings Order number.
• • Your full name and contact details (address, phone) are present.
• • You have specified whether you want to VARY or DISCHARGE the order.
• • If applicable, the specific reason for the change/discharge is detailed.
• • The required court fee payment information is noted.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all sections of Form 56.8 accurately.
2. 2Sign and date the form where indicated.
3. 3Attach copies of relevant documentation (e.g., the original order, proof of change in income).
4. 4Submit the completed summons to the appropriate local District or Circuit Court office.
5. 5If filing digitally through a portal, ensure you upload all supporting documents as required.

Known limitations

• • This form does not dictate the outcome; it only requests action from the court.
• • It is specific to maintenance orders under the 1976 Act; other family law matters need different forms.
• • The exact court fees payable are not confirmed in this source, so check the local registry.
• • Not confirmed in official source: It does not specify if it must be served personally or by post.