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Form 60.12 Order Dispensing With Consent Of Spouse To Conveyance Of Family Home
This form (60.12) is an official Order from the Courts Service of Ireland. It specifically deals with getting permission for one spouse when selling or transferring a family home. You use it when the agreement requires both spouses' consent to proceed with the conveyance.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 60.12 Order Dispensing With Consent Of Spouse To Conveyance Of Family Home
This form (60.12) is an official Order from the Courts Service of Ireland. It specifically deals with getting permission for one spouse when selling or transferring a family home. You use it when the agreement requires both spouses' consent to proceed with the conveyance.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to include a clear description of *why* consent is being dispensed with.
- 2Not correctly identifying the family home address/title.
- 3Failing to specify which spouse's consent is being dispensed with.
- 4Missing supporting documentation (e.g., Marriage Certificate).
- 5Submitting it to the wrong local Court office.
Plain English
Simply put, this document allows you to bypass needing your partner's signature on property paperwork. Even if they are involved in the sale of your shared family home, this order confirms the court agrees that their formal sign-off isn't strictly necessary for the transfer to happen. It smooths out the legal process.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed deadline, but you must have this order secured before the final conveyance date. Submitting it too late means delays in finalizing the property transfer.
- 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
- Your property sale or transfer requires both spouses' agreement to proceed.
- The conveyance documents specifically state that spousal consent must be obtained.
- You need this form because the parties cannot agree on proceeding without a court order overriding one spouse’s objection.
- It is used when the family home itself is the subject of the transfer.
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Use this form or another form?
Sale/Transfer requires only one spouse's consent
Check if the agreement allows unilateral action
✓ Confirm with your solicitor.
Not confirmed in official source (but likely related)
General Consent to Conveyance
Use this if the specific 'Family Home' clause is not triggered
✓ Ensure the property description matches exactly.
Consent for Mortgage Release Only
If only the bank/mortgage needs consent, check related forms
✓ Does the transfer affect ownership title?
Deed of Conveyance itself
This form is the *Order*, not the final deed; they go together
✓ Ensure the Order number matches the Deed reference.
Form 60.12 (as supporting document)
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed deadline, but you must have this order secured before the final conveyance date. Submitting it too late means delays in finalizing the property transfer.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure both spouses have signed the form where indicated.
- 2Verify that the property address matches the title deeds exactly.
- 3Check that the names and addresses of all parties are current (as per CRO records).
- 4Confirm the specific conveyance being approved is clearly described in the document body.
- 5Ensure there is a clear date for when this Order takes effect.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 60.12 using black ink.
- 2Have both spouses sign and date the form.
- 3Take the completed form to the relevant Courts Service office or submit it electronically via the designated portal.
- 4Ensure you receive an official receipt or confirmation number upon submission.
Known limitations
- 1This order only dispenses consent for *conveyance*; it does not guarantee the sale will go through.
- 2The form itself is just the Order; it must be attached to the actual conveyance documents being registered.
- 3It does not replace necessary documentation from the Revenue Online Service (ROS) if tax implications are involved.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: The required filing jurisdiction (which specific Court Registry) is not specified on the form alone.
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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 official Order from the Courts Service of Ireland. It remains the specific document needed when spousal consent is required for transferring a family home.
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- Check for updates to the prescribed font size or layout.
- Verify if there are new fields added regarding specific property types (e.g., agricultural vs. residential).
- Confirm the current Courts Service of Ireland stamp/logo placement.
- Look for changes in required witnessing signatures.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 60.12
- SRCPurpose: Order Dispensing With Consent Of Spouse To Conveyance Of Family Home
- SRCContext: Required when spousal consent is needed for property transfer.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Dispensing With Consent' with 'Giving Consent'; you are asking the court to bypass a refusal, not just confirming agreement.
Assuming this form covers all property types; it specifically targets the 'Family Home'.
Believing that signing the form is enough; it must be officially processed and stamped by the Courts Service.
Not knowing *who* needs to sign (both spouses vs. a representative/legal agent).
Mistaking this for an agreement of sale rather than the court's formal permission.
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