Form 40D - Extract For A Decision/Court Settlement In Matters Relating To Maintenance Obligations Not Subject To Proceedings For Recognition Or A Declaration Of Enforceability

What this form is for

• • Use this when you need an official record of a maintenance obligation.
• • The decision or settlement must already exist, but formal enforcement proceedings are not required.
• • It relates specifically to matters where recognition or declaration of enforceability is excluded.
• • Do not use this if you are starting new legal proceedings for maintenance.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The timing depends entirely on when the underlying court decision or settlement was finalized and requires extraction.

Before you submit

• • Gather all associated Court Order numbers or settlement documentation.
• • Verify the identity of all parties listed on the form.
• • Check if any supporting documents (like previous orders) are required for submission.
• • Confirm payment is made via the approved Courts Service portal.
• • Ensure all sections requesting specific details are fully completed.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete Form 40D using clear, legible writing or digital input.
2. 2Gather necessary supporting documentation (if applicable).
3. 3Submit the form and documents through the designated online Courts Service portal.
4. 4Pay any required processing fees before submission.
5. 5Keep a copy of the submitted form and payment receipt for your records.

Known limitations

• • This extract only reflects existing decisions or settlements; it does not create them.
• • The validity depends on the underlying court order remaining active.
• • It is not legal advice, nor does its issuance guarantee future enforcement success.
• • Not confirmed in official source regarding specific timelines for processing.