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Form No. 2 The High Court - Civil Partnership [or, as the case may be, Cohabitation] In The Matter Of Paragraph (a) of Section *56(1) **179(1) of the Civil Partnership And Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010

This form is used for making applications to the High Court under Section 56(1) or 179(1) of the Civil Partnership And Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010. It applies to matters concerning civil partnership or cohabitation disputes that require High Court intervention.

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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 2 The High Court - Civil Partnership [or, as the case may be, Cohabitation] In The Matter Of Paragraph (a) of Section *56(1) **179(1) of the Civil Partnership And Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010

This form is used for making applications to the High Court under Section 56(1) or 179(1) of the Civil Partnership And Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010. It applies to matters concerning civil partnership or cohabitation disputes that require High Court intervention.

The form captures information about the parties involved, details of the dispute, and the specific relief or order being sought from the High Court under Section 56(1) or 179(1) of the Act.

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Scan points
  • 1Many applicants incorrectly identify which section of the Act applies to their situation.
  • 2Incorrectly identifying the relevant section of the Act
  • 3Failing to include all necessary parties to the dispute
  • 4Providing incomplete information about the cohabitation or civil partnership
  • 5Missing required supporting documentation

Plain English

This is a legal form for the Irish High Court that helps people resolve serious disputes related to civil partnerships or cohabitation agreements. The form is used when you need the court to make decisions about rights and obligations under Irish law.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: There is no specified deadline for filing this form, but applications should be made promptly once the dispute arises. Time limits may apply depending on the specific nature of your case.
  • Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Glossary Terms

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What this form is for

  • Use this form for disputes specifically under Section 56(1) or 179(1) of the Act
  • This form applies to civil partnership and cohabitation matters
  • Use this form when you need a court order, not for routine matters
  • This form is for High Court applications only, not lower courts

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Property disputes between cohabitants

Different legal basis and procedures

✓ Verify if your dispute falls under property rights rather than partnership rights

Civil Form 3

Maintenance applications

Different procedures and forms for financial support

✓ Confirm if you're seeking maintenance rather than a court order under the Act

Family Court Form 6

Appeals of lower court decisions

Different procedure and time limits

✓ Check if you're appealing rather than making an initial application

Appeal Form

Deadline or filing window

There is no specified deadline for filing this form, but applications should be made promptly once the dispute arises. Time limits may apply depending on the specific nature of your case.

Before you submit

  1. 1Form is fully completed with all required sections
  2. 2All parties to the dispute are correctly identified
  3. 3Relevant section of the Act is correctly referenced
  4. 4Supporting documentation is included
  5. 5Correct fee payment is included or proof of exemption
  6. 6Form is signed and dated
  7. 7Copy of the form has been retained for your records

How to file this form

  1. 1Obtain the correct form from the High Court office or official website
  2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information
  3. 3Gather required supporting documentation
  4. 4Calculate and pay the appropriate court fee
  5. 5Submit the completed form to the High Court office
  6. 6Obtain a receipt or proof of filing
  7. 7Keep a copy of the filed form for your records

Known limitations

  1. 1This form only applies to matters under specific sections of the Act
  2. 2The court may not grant all requested relief
  3. 3The form does not cover all types of cohabitation disputes
  4. 4Legal advice may be necessary for complex cases
  5. 5The court may require additional information or documentation

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6 fields

Proceedings

3 items

Title of Proceedings

The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.

Requiredtext
Record Number

The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.

Requiredtext
Court and Office

The court and the office where the document is being filed.

Requiredtext

Substance

2 items

Relief or Information Sought

What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.

Requiredtext
Grounds and Exhibits

The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.

text

Execution

1 items

Signature, Jurat or Service Details

Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.

Requiredsignature
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Current form status
COURTS

This form is current as of the Civil Partnership And Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010. No recent changes have been confirmed.

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Verify the correct version of the form for your specific court location
  • Check if any recent amendments to the Act affect your application
  • Confirm current fee requirements as these may have changed
  • Ensure you're using the most recent edition of the form
  • Check if any supporting documentation requirements have been updated

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Quick Facts

This form should be filed by individuals involved in civil partnership or cohabitation disputes who need to seek a court order under specific sections of the Civil Partnership Act.
The form captures information about the parties involved, details of the dispute, and the specific relief or order being sought from the High Court under Section 56(1) or 179(1) of the Act.
This form should be submitted when there is a dispute between civil partners or cohabitants that requires a court order under the specific provisions of the Act.
The form should be filed with the High Court office in Ireland, either in person at the courthouse or through the appropriate court filing system if electronic filing is available for this type of application.
Submitting this form correctly ensures your case is properly before the court and avoids delays that could impact your rights or the outcome of your dispute.
Complete all sections of the form with accurate information about your case. Include details of the parties, the nature of your dispute, and the specific order you're seeking. Sign the form and submit it to the appropriate High Court office with any required fees.

Form Details

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23/01/26

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Sources

  • SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
  • SRCRelated to Civil Partnership And Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010
  • SRCSpecifically references Section 56(1) and 179(1)
  • SRCUsed for High Court applications
  • SRCApplies to both civil partnership and cohabitation matters
  • SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current fee amounts
  • SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific filing locations
  • SRCNot confirmed in official source: Recent form updates

Common confusion points

Determining whether Section 56(1) or 179(1) applies

Understanding the difference between civil partnership and cohabitation rights

Identifying who should be included as a party to the application

Knowing what level of detail to provide about the relationship

Determining what specific relief to request from the court

Understanding the time limits that may apply

Differentiating between High Court and lower court jurisdiction

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