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Form 37D - Mediation declaration (divorce)
This is Form 37D, the Mediation declaration for divorce. You use this when your divorce proceedings involve a mediation process.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37D - Mediation declaration (divorce)
This is Form 37D, the Mediation declaration for divorce. You use this when your divorce proceedings involve a mediation process.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to sign the declaration—an unsigned Form 37D is often rejected immediately.
- 2Failing to declare that mediation took place at all.
- 3Incorrectly dating the declaration.
- 4Leaving out details of the agreement reached in mediation.
- 5Submitting an unsigned copy.
Plain English
If you and your spouse have gone through mediation as part of your divorce in Ireland, this form confirms it. It tells the Courts Service that you have officially declared the mediation took place.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no single universal deadline, but submission should happen promptly after the mediation concludes or when directed by your solicitor/court.
- 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 form when your divorce proceedings involve mediation.
- Use it to declare details about the mediation sessions.
- It specifically relates to divorce matters, not other family law cases.
- If you are only filing for divorce without any mention of mediation, check if a simpler declaration suffices.
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Use this form or another form?
Divorce but no formal mediation
Use this when mediation hasn't happened yet or wasn't required.
✓ Check the specific court requirements.
Filing for Divorce & Mediation details
Use this to confirm the mediation process is part of your divorce case.
✓ Ensure your mediator's name is correct.
Divorce related to a specific issue (e.g., property only)
The required form depends on what you are declaring about the divorce.
✓ Confirm the exact Court Service requirement.
Deadline or filing window
There is no single universal deadline, but submission should happen promptly after the mediation concludes or when directed by your solicitor/court.
Before you submit
- 1Fill in all personal details completely (names, addresses).
- 2Clearly state the date(s) of mediation sessions.
- 3Sign and date the form where indicated.
- 4If required, have it witnessed by an authorised person.
- 5Ensure the Court File Number is accurately transcribed.
- 6Check that you are declaring *your* party's involvement in the mediation.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 37D clearly and legibly.
- 2Sign and date the declaration section.
- 3If necessary, have the mediator or a legal representative sign it too.
- 4Submit the completed form to the relevant Court office (or via the Courts Service portal).
- 5Keep a copy for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only declares mediation; it doesn't finalize the divorce itself.
- 2It does not replace other necessary documents required by the court.
- 3The specific requirements of the presiding judge may dictate additional declarations.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: Whether you need to submit multiple copies 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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if there have been recent changes to the required signatory block.
- Verify the current year/revision number printed on the document.
- Ensure the specific court jurisdiction listed matches your case location.
- Confirm whether a new section regarding 'Financial Disclosure' has been added.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/08/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland.
- SRCForm Name: Mediation declaration (divorce).
- SRCForm Number: Form 37D.
- SRCContext: Used specifically for divorce proceedings involving mediation.
Common confusion points
Confusing it with Form 37A (the general divorce form).
Not clearly stating *why* mediation took place.
Forgetting to sign/date, leading to immediate rejection.
Assuming the mediator's details are optional when they aren't.
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