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Form 51B - Statement As To Earnings - In The Matter Of Section 56(1) / 179(1) Of The Civil Partnership And Certain Rights And Obligations Of Cohabitants Act 2010
Form 51B is a Statement of Earnings used in court cases that rely on Section 56(1) or 179(1) of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010. It is filed when a court needs a clear picture of a party’s income for financial decisions.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 51B - Statement As To Earnings - In The Matter Of Section 56(1) / 179(1) Of The Civil Partnership And Certain Rights And Obligations Of Cohabitants Act 2010
Form 51B is a Statement of Earnings used in court cases that rely on Section 56(1) or 179(1) of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010. It is filed when a court needs a clear picture of a party’s income for financial decisions.
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Scan points- 1Leaving out recent payslips is a common slip‑up.
- 2Missing or outdated income details
- 3Failing to attach supporting payslips or tax documents
- 4Unsigned or incorrectly signed form
- 5Submitting after the court‑specified deadline
Plain English
If you are in a civil partnership or cohabiting situation and the court asks for proof of what you earn, you fill out this form. It tells the judge how much money you make so they can decide on support or division of assets.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be filed by the deadline set in the court’s directions, often within a few weeks of the request.
- 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
- When a court order specifically requests a Statement of Earnings for a civil partnership or cohabitant financial matter.
- When the case relies on Section 56(1) or Section 179(1) of the 2010 Act.
- When the court needs to assess income for maintenance, property division, or spousal support.
- When the parties have agreed to provide a written earnings summary instead of oral testimony.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Need to disclose assets and liabilities
Different financial information required
✓ Verify whether the court asks for a full financial statement
Applying for a maintenance order without a court order
May require a separate application form
✓ Check the specific court practice direction
Requesting a variation of an existing order
May need a variation request form
✓ Confirm the correct form with the court registry
Deadline or filing window
The form must be filed by the deadline set in the court’s directions, often within a few weeks of the request.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all mandatory fields with accurate earnings figures.
- 2Attach recent payslips, tax certificates, or pension statements.
- 3Include any self‑employment income calculations if applicable.
- 4Sign and date the declaration section.
- 5Provide the case reference number as given by the court.
- 6Use the correct paper size and colour as required by the registry.
- 7Make a clear copy for your records before submission.
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the latest Form 51B from the Courts Service website or registry.
- 2Fill in the form in black ink or electronically if allowed.
- 3Gather supporting documents that prove the earnings declared.
- 4Submit the original form and attachments to the court registry in person or by post.
- 5Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the clerk.
- 6Keep a copy of the filed form and receipt for future reference.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to matters under Section 56(1) or 179(1) of the 2010 Act.
- 2Does not replace a full financial statement required for other types of cases.
- 3The form does not capture non‑monetary benefits unless specifically noted.
- 4Incorrect or incomplete earnings data may delay the court's decision.
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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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 51B is the current version issued by the Courts Service of Ireland for statements of earnings under the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010. No recent amendment has been announced.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the latest year of issue.
- Check for any new fields added for electronic signatures.
- Verify that the reference to Section 56(1) / 179(1) is present.
- Ensure the instructions page matches the current Courts Service template.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/12/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number verified from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency identified as Courts Service of Ireland.
- SRCPurpose inferred from the form name referencing Section 56(1) / 179(1).
- SRCSpecific penalties, dates, or related form numbersNot confirmed in official source.
- SRCExact field layout and instructionsNot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 51B with other financial disclosure forms.
Leaving out self‑employment income or irregular earnings.
Using outdated versions that lack new signature fields.
Failing to attach supporting payslips or tax documents.
Providing the wrong case reference number.
Submitting the form to the wrong court registry.
Neglecting to sign the declaration section.
Assuming the form can be used for non‑civil partnership cases.
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