Form 40B - Certificate Referred To In Article 39 Of Council Regulation (Ec) No. 2201/2003 Concerning Judgments In Matrimonial Matters

What this form is for

• • When you need to enforce a divorce decree from another EU country in Ireland
• • When you need to recognize a separation judgment from another EU member state
• • When dealing with financial orders from matrimonial proceedings abroad
• • For child custody arrangements from EU courts that need recognition in Ireland
• • When property division decisions from another EU country require enforcement

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Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline for submitting Form 40B, but it should be submitted as soon as you need to enforce or recognize the foreign judgment to avoid delays in legal proceedings.

Before you submit

• • Original judgment document included
• • All parties correctly identified
• • Court details complete and accurate
• • Form fully completed with all required sections
• • Translations provided if original is not in English
• • Copies made for personal records
• • Applicable court fees paid if required
• • Form signed by authorized court official

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the original judgment from the foreign court
2. 2Complete Form 40B with all required information
3. 3Attach the original judgment or certified copy
4. 4Submit to the appropriate court office in Ireland
5. 5Pay any required fees
6. 6Keep copies of all submitted documents
7. 7Follow up with the court to confirm receipt

Known limitations

• • Only applies to judgments from EU member states
• • May not cover all types of matrimonial decisions
• • Additional documentation may be required depending on the specific judgment
• • Recognition is not guaranteed and may be subject to local court review
• • Time limits for enforcement may apply depending on the original jurisdiction