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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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
- The most common mistake is failing to clearly identify the specific section of the Act you are referencing.
- Incorrectly identifying the relevant section of the Act
- Missing required information about parties to the case
- Failing to specify exactly what orders you are seeking
- Not 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
- 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.
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
Use this form or another form?
| Situation | Likely form | Why it matters | Check before you continue |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Court proceedings under same Act | District Court specific forms | Different court procedures and limits | Check if your case can be heard in District Court |
| Divorce proceedings | Family Court divorce forms | Different legal process and requirements | Not for dissolution of marriage |
| Children's rights issues | High Court family forms | Different legal framework and procedures | Separate from property/financial matters |
| Civil partnership registration | Civil Partnership Registration forms | Administrative rather than judicial process | Not for disputes about existing relationships |
| Simple property disputes | Civil Bill forms | 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
- • Form is fully completed with all sections answered
- • Correct version of the form is being used
- • All parties to the case are properly identified
- • Specific section of the Act is clearly referenced
- • Orders sought are clearly stated
- • All required supporting documentation is attached
- • Court fees are paid or exemption claimed
- • Form 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
- • This form is only for High Court proceedings
- • Not all matters under the Act may be suitable for this form
- • The form may require additional documentation depending on your specific case
- • Court staff cannot provide legal advice on completing the form
- • Electronic filing options may be limited for this type of form
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This form is currently in use as the standard template for High Court civil partnership and cohabitation proceedings under the Act. No recent changes have been confirmed in official sources.
Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
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
- Agency
- Courts Service of Ireland
- Category
- Superior Courts Forms
- Source
- Court Forms ↗
- Revision Date
- 23/01/26
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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
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After you file
- • Keep a copy of your submitted form for your records
- • Note the date and time of submission
- • Check for any correspondence from the court
- • Attend any required court hearings
- • Consider seeking legal advice if you receive any court communications
- • Keep track of important dates in your case
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Source and verification log
- • Form issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- • Related to Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010
- • Used for High Court proceedings
- • Not confirmed in official source: Current version of the form
- • Not confirmed in official source: Current court fees
- • Not confirmed in official source: Electronic filing options
- • Not confirmed in official source: Recent changes to the form
- • Not confirmed in official source: Specific time limits under the Act
Common confusion points
8 things to watch for
- 1
The difference between civil partnership and cohabitation claims
- 2
Which specific section of the Act applies to your situation
- 3
Whether your case should be in the High Court or District Court
- 4
The types of orders that can be sought with this form
- 5
How to properly identify all parties to the case
- 6
Whether legal representation is required
- 7
The time limits that may apply to your claim
- 8
How to calculate any required court fees
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