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Form 57.6 Warrant Of Arrest - Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act 1976, Section 9A(5) (As Inserted By Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011, Section 31)
This is Form 57.6, a Warrant of Arrest related to Family Law matters in Ireland. It specifically relates to the Maintenance of Spouses and Children under Section 9A(5) of the 1976 Act (as updated by the 2011 Act).
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 57.6 Warrant Of Arrest - Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act 1976, Section 9A(5) (As Inserted By Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011, Section 31)
This is Form 57.6, a Warrant of Arrest related to Family Law matters in Ireland. It specifically relates to the Maintenance of Spouses and Children under Section 9A(5) of the 1976 Act (as updated by the 2011 Act).
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Double-check that the debt amount matches the court order exactly.
- 2Not citing Section 9A(5) correctly
- 3Incorrectly stating the outstanding maintenance period
- 4Missing details of the person to be arrested
- 5Failing to reference the underlying court order number
Plain English
This form is used when someone needs a court order, or 'Warrant,' issued to arrest another person. The reason for the arrest relates to failing to pay maintenance payments for a spouse or children. Think of it as the official paperwork needed before police can carry out an arrest.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed deadline listed here, but submission should happen as soon as maintenance arrears occur and an arrest is required.
- 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 if a court order requires someone to pay maintenance for a spouse or children.
- Use it when you require an official warrant to enforce that maintenance payment.
- This form covers the specific provisions outlined in Section 9A(5) of the Family Law Act 1976.
- Choose this over general arrest warrants when the debt is specifically related to spousal or child support under this section.
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Use this form or another form?
General Maintenance Enforcement
If the matter isn't strictly covered by Section 9A(5) of the 1976 Act
✓ Check if your court order references this specific section.
Divorce/Spousal Support Only
If the maintenance is only for a spouse and not children, check related forms.
✓ Confirm who the maintenance is owed to.
Child Maintenance Only
If the maintenance is solely for children, look at other specific child support warrant forms.
✓ Verify if spousal maintenance is also involved.
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed deadline listed here, but submission should happen as soon as maintenance arrears occur and an arrest is required.
Before you submit
- 1All parties involved (debtor, creditor) must be clearly identified.
- 2The exact amount and period of the maintenance obligation must be stated.
- 3The court issuing the warrant must be named accurately.
- 4Ensure the specific citation to Section 9A(5) is present.
- 5Signatures from the appropriate party (usually the creditor or their solicitor) are required.
- 6Verify that any necessary supporting documentation references are included.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 57.6 thoroughly using clear handwriting or typing.
- 2Attach copies of the underlying court order granting the maintenance.
- 3Sign and date the form in the designated area.
- 4Submit the completed form to the relevant Courts Service office.
- 5Keep a copy for your own records.
- 6If submitting electronically, ensure it is uploaded via the correct portal.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not dictate *how* the maintenance must be paid (e.g., weekly vs monthly).
- 2It only serves as the warrant; enforcement actions still depend on court procedure.
- 3The specific jurisdiction within Ireland might require minor local variations to this standard form.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: The required fee amount for filing 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 57.6. It deals specifically with warrants related to family maintenance obligations. The form incorporates changes made by the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the Act cited: Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act 1976.
- Ensure the insertion reference matches: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011, Section 31.
- Check for any recent updates to the specific subsection references within Form 57.6.
- Verify if there are different versions based on jurisdiction or type of maintenance order.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 57.6
- SRCPrimary Legislation: Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act 1976
- SRCAmending Legislation: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011, Section 31
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with a simple 'Order for Payment'—this is the official *warrant* to enforce it.
Not knowing whether you need to cite the 1976 Act or the 2011 Act; both are relevant here.
Mistaking the section number (9A(5)) for a general reference to 'Family Law'.
Failing to specify if the maintenance is for *spouses* OR *children*, which impacts context.
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