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Form 37B – Affidavit of Welfare - Family Law Acts
Form 37B is an Affidavit of Welfare used under the Family Law Acts in Ireland. You use this document to formally declare facts related to a family law matter before the Courts Service.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37B – Affidavit of Welfare - Family Law Acts
Form 37B is an Affidavit of Welfare used under the Family Law Acts in Ireland. You use this document to formally declare facts related to a family law matter before the Courts Service.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to have the affidavit properly witnessed and signed!
- 2Failing to swear/witness the document correctly
- 3Omitting required personal details (e.g., PPSN)
- 4Stating facts that contradict other evidence
- 5Not adapting the form to the specific Family Law Act section needed
Plain English
This paper lets you officially swear to certain truths about your family situation for court use. Think of it as a formal statement confirming important details needed by the judges.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The deadline is usually set by the specific court application or hearing date. Always check your court documentation for precise timing requirements.
- 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 to formally state facts related to a family law case.
- It supports applications under the various Family Law Acts in Ireland.
- Choose this over simpler statements if detailed factual declaration is required.
- This form establishes your sworn evidence for court proceedings.
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Use this form or another form?
Application for Maintenance
Use this when the primary request is financial support.
✓ Check headings and purpose.
Affidavit of Service
Use this to prove you delivered documents to another party.
✓ Check the date of service.
Notice of Hearing Date
This document notifies parties when a hearing is scheduled.
✓ Ensure your case number matches.
General Affidavit
Use this for general sworn statements outside of direct welfare claims.
✓ Confirm the jurisdiction/Act listed.
Form 37A (if not specific to welfare)
Deadline or filing window
The deadline is usually set by the specific court application or hearing date. Always check your court documentation for precise timing requirements.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure every section of Form 37B is fully completed.
- 2Sign the form in ink where indicated.
- 3Have a witness (like a Commissioner or Solicitor) sign and date it correctly.
- 4Confirm all supporting documents referenced on the affidavit are attached.
- 5Double-check that your full name, address, and case number are accurate.
- 6Review the jurisdiction listed matches your local court.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 37B thoroughly using black ink.
- 2Have the form properly sworn and signed by a witness.
- 3Submit the original, executed copy to the relevant Courts Service office.
- 4If filing electronically, upload the scanned PDF version.
- 5Retain a copy of the fully executed form for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form itself does not guarantee the outcome of the family law case.
- 2It must be sworn before an authorised witness; self-attestation alone may not suffice.
- 3The specific requirements (e.g., what facts *must* be included) depend on the exact Family Law Act under which you are applying.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: There is no confirmation regarding a mandatory electronic filing portal for this form specifically.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if the signature block layout has changed recently.
- Verify the current year and version number printed on Form 37B.
- Confirm that all required witness sections are present (e.g., solicitor, commissioner).
- Look for updates regarding electronic filing requirements.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/08/25
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Name: Form 37BAffidavit of Welfare - Family Law Acts
- SRCPurpose: To formally declare facts related to a family law matter.
- SRCContext: Used under the various Family Law Acts in Ireland.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Affidavit of Welfare' with a general statement: This form is specifically about welfare matters.
Not knowing who can witness it: It must be someone authorised by the Courts Service (e.g., Solicitor, Commissioner for Oaths).
Forgetting to date the affidavit: The sworn date is crucial for court timelines.
Believing a simple email submission counts as filing: Always check if physical or official electronic lodgement is required.
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