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Form 60.17 Order For The Protection Of Family Home In The Interest Of The Spouse Or Dependent Child - Family Home Protection Act, 1976 Section 5(1)
This form requests a formal Order for the Protection of Family Home under Section 5(1) of the Family Home Protection Act, 1976. Use it when you need the court to legally protect your family home for the benefit of yourself or a dependent child.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 60.17 Order For The Protection Of Family Home In The Interest Of The Spouse Or Dependent Child - Family Home Protection Act, 1976 Section 5(1)
This form requests a formal Order for the Protection of Family Home under Section 5(1) of the Family Home Protection Act, 1976. Use it when you need the court to legally protect your family home for the benefit of yourself or a dependent child.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to specify *who* benefits from the home's protection.
- 2Failing to name the correct beneficiary (spouse/child).
- 3Missing details about the property address or title.
- 4Not clearly stating the threat necessitating the order.
- 5Submitting without a signature from the applicant.
Plain English
If someone is threatening to sell or change the property where your family lives, this form asks the Courts Service to put a legal shield around that house. It ensures the home remains safe and protected for you or any children living there.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed deadline listed in this summary, but submission should happen before any critical action regarding the property takes place.
- 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 when you need a court order to protect your family home.
- It applies specifically under Section 5(1) of the Family Home Protection Act, 1976.
- You use it if the protection is needed for yourself (the spouse) or a dependent child.
- Do not use this if you are seeking general custody or maintenance orders only.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Divorce/Separation
If your primary goal is divorce, but home protection is also needed.
✓ Check the specific requirements of the other form.
Rent Arrears Protection
If you need to stop a landlord from selling the house due to rent debt.
✓ Confirm if this Act covers rental properties.
Child Custody Only
If protection is only needed for a child, and not specifically under Section 5(1).
✓ Ensure your request matches the statutory basis.
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed deadline listed in this summary, but submission should happen before any critical action regarding the property takes place.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all required sections are fully completed, not left blank.
- 2Verify that you have attached supporting documentation (e.g., proof of residency/ownership).
- 3Confirm the names and addresses listed match official records.
- 4Double-check the specific grounds for protection cited under Section 5(1).
- 5Sign and date the form where indicated.
- 6Check if any required court fees are noted on the form itself.
How to file this form
- 1Fill out Form 60.17 completely using black ink.
- 2Gather all supporting evidence related to your home situation.
- 3Submit the completed form to the appropriate District or Circuit Court office in Ireland.
- 4Pay the required filing fee at the time of submission (if applicable).
- 5Keep a copy of the fully submitted form for your records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only applies specifically under Section 5(1) of the Act; other sections require different forms.
- 2It does not automatically grant full ownership rights, just protection while it is in force.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: There may be specific limits on how long the order lasts without renewal.
- 4The court must agree that the home requires protection for the specified person.
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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 the current standard form for seeking home protection under the Family Home Protection Act, 1976. Check the Courts Service of Ireland website for any recent amendments.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date listed on the top right corner of the form.
- Verify if any specific departmental logos have changed since last viewing.
- Confirm the exact reference to 'Family Home Protection Act, 1976' is present.
- Look for notes regarding digital submission requirements.
- Not confirmed in official source
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 60.17
- SRCAct Reference: Family Home Protection Act, 1976
- SRCSection Cited: Section 5(1)
Common confusion points
Confusing Section 5(1) with other sections of the Act.
Assuming filing the form means the protection is automatically granted (it must be ordered).
Not knowing which specific court office in Ireland handles your local filings.
Mistaking this for a general application to Revenue or CRO, when it is a Court Order.
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