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)

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.

Use this form or another form?

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

• • Ensure all required sections are fully completed, not left blank.
• • Verify that you have attached supporting documentation (e.g., proof of residency/ownership).
• • Confirm the names and addresses listed match official records.
• • Double-check the specific grounds for protection cited under Section 5(1).
• • Sign and date the form where indicated.
• • Check if any required court fees are noted on the form itself.

How to file this form

1. 1Fill out Form 60.17 completely using black ink.
2. 2Gather all supporting evidence related to your home situation.
3. 3Submit the completed form to the appropriate District or Circuit Court office in Ireland.
4. 4Pay the required filing fee at the time of submission (if applicable).
5. 5Keep a copy of the fully submitted form for your records.

Known limitations

• • This form only applies specifically under Section 5(1) of the Act; other sections require different forms.
• • It does not automatically grant full ownership rights, just protection while it is in force.
• • Not confirmed in official source: There may be specific limits on how long the order lasts without renewal.
• • The court must agree that the home requires protection for the specified person.