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Form No. 1 The High Court - Civil Partnership [or, as the case may be, Cohabitation] - In The Matter of Section ... of The Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010
This is a High Court form used for proceedings related to civil partnerships or cohabitation under the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010. It is used when seeking court orders or remedies based on specific sections of this Act.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 1 The High Court - Civil Partnership [or, as the case may be, Cohabitation] - In The Matter of Section ... of The Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010
This is a High Court form used for proceedings related to civil partnerships or cohabitation under the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010. It is used when seeking court orders or remedies based on specific sections of this Act.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is failing to clearly identify the specific section of the Act you are referencing.
- 2Incorrectly identifying the relevant section of the Act
- 3Missing required information about parties to the case
- 4Failing to specify exactly what orders you are seeking
- 5Not including all necessary supporting documentation
Plain English
This form starts a legal case in Ireland's High Court about civil partnership rights or living together arrangements. You would use it when you need the court to make decisions about financial matters, property, or other rights between partners who are either in a civil partnership or have been living together.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no standard deadline for submitting this form as it depends on the specific circumstances of your case. However, time limits may apply for certain types of claims under the Act, so seek advice promptly if you believe your rights have been infringed.
- 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 form for High Court proceedings only
- Use this for matters specifically under the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010
- Not for family law matters outside this specific legislation
- Not for District Court proceedings which may use different forms
- Not for matters covered by other specific legislation
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District Court proceedings under same Act
Different court procedures and limits
✓ Check if your case can be heard in District Court
Divorce proceedings
Different legal process and requirements
✓ Not for dissolution of marriage
Children's rights issues
Different legal framework and procedures
✓ Separate from property/financial matters
Civil partnership registration
Administrative rather than judicial process
✓ Not for disputes about existing relationships
Civil Partnership Registration forms
Simple property disputes
Different legal procedures and remedies
✓ Not for relationship-specific claims
Deadline or filing window
There is no standard deadline for submitting this form as it depends on the specific circumstances of your case. However, time limits may apply for certain types of claims under the Act, so seek advice promptly if you believe your rights have been infringed.
Before you submit
- 1Form is fully completed with all sections answered
- 2Correct version of the form is being used
- 3All parties to the case are properly identified
- 4Specific section of the Act is clearly referenced
- 5Orders sought are clearly stated
- 6All required supporting documentation is attached
- 7Court fees are paid or exemption claimed
- 8Form is submitted to the correct court office
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct version of Form No. 1 from the Courts Service website
- 2Complete all sections of the form with accurate information
- 3Identify the specific section of the Act relevant to your case
- 4Clearly state the orders you are seeking from the court
- 5Prepare any required supporting documentation
- 6Submit the completed form to the appropriate High Court office
- 7Pay any required court fees or apply for fee exemption
Known limitations
- 1This form is only for High Court proceedings
- 2Not all matters under the Act may be suitable for this form
- 3The form may require additional documentation depending on your specific case
- 4Court staff cannot provide legal advice on completing the form
- 5Electronic filing options may be limited for this type of form
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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 you have the most current version of the form
- Verify that court fees listed are up to date
- Confirm the address details for submission are current
- Check if any recent amendments to the Act affect your case
- Verify if electronic filing options have changed
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCRelated to Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010
- SRCUsed for High Court proceedings
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current version of the form
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current court fees
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Electronic filing options
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Recent changes to the form
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific time limits under the Act
Common confusion points
The difference between civil partnership and cohabitation claims
Which specific section of the Act applies to your situation
Whether your case should be in the High Court or District Court
The types of orders that can be sought with this form
How to properly identify all parties to the case
Whether legal representation is required
The time limits that may apply to your claim
How to calculate any required court fees
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