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Form No. 3 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 an application to the High Court for financial provision or property orders in civil partnership or cohabitation cases under specific sections of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010. It's used when parties cannot agree on financial matters following the breakdown of a relationship.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 3 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 an application to the High Court for financial provision or property orders in civil partnership or cohabitation cases under specific sections of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010. It's used when parties cannot agree on financial matters following the breakdown of a relationship.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Always provide full and accurate financial disclosure to avoid dismissal of your application.
- 2Incomplete financial disclosure
- 3Missing supporting documentation
- 4Incorrect calculation of asset values
- 5Failure to specify exact orders sought
Plain English
This form lets you ask the High Court to make decisions about money or property if you're a civil partner or someone who lived with a partner and can't agree on financial matters after separating. The court uses this to understand your situation and decide what orders to make.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no strict deadline for filing this form, but it should be submitted as soon as possible after the need for court intervention arises to avoid delays in resolving financial matters.
- 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 seeking financial provision orders after civil partnership breakdown
- For property disputes between civil partners or cohabiting couples
- When cohabitants need court intervention regarding maintenance
- If you require a court decision on pension rights division
- When other dispute resolution methods have failed
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Use this form or another form?
Civil partnership dissolution
Formal end to partnership required first
✓ Check if dissolution is complete
Simple cohabitation agreement
Private agreement between parties
✓ Consider mediation first
Child maintenance only
Only for child-related financial matters
✓ Separate from adult financial provision
Property division agreement
For property owned jointly
✓ Can be done without court involvement
Appeal of financial order
For challenging existing court decisions
✓ Must be within appeal timeframe
Deadline or filing window
There is no strict deadline for filing this form, but it should be submitted as soon as possible after the need for court intervention arises to avoid delays in resolving financial matters.
Before you submit
- 1Form is fully completed with all sections answered
- 2All financial disclosure statements are included
- 3Supporting documents are attached
- 4Court fees are paid or exemption claimed
- 5Copies of all documents have been kept
- 6Form is signed where required
- 7Correct court office has been identified
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct version of Form No. 3 from the Courts Service website
- 2Complete all sections with accurate and detailed information
- 3Gather all required financial documents and evidence
- 4Calculate any financial figures precisely
- 5Submit the completed form to the appropriate High Court office
- 6Pay the required court fee or apply for exemption
- 7Keep copies of everything submitted
Known limitations
- 1This form cannot be used for child-related matters only
- 2It doesn't apply to unmarried couples not covered by cohabitation legislation
- 3The court may not make orders beyond its jurisdictional limits
- 4Previous agreements between parties may affect what orders the court can make
- 5Emergency applications may require different procedures
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify you're using the most recent version of Form No. 3
- Check for any updates to financial disclosure requirements
- Confirm current court fees apply
- Ensure address details are up to date
- Check for any changes in required supporting documents
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCBased on Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010
- SRCReferences Section 56(1) and Section 179(1) of the Act
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current court fees
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific processing times
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Required supporting documents
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current court office locations
Common confusion points
The difference between civil partnership and cohabitation applications
Which specific section of the Act applies to your situation
Required level of financial disclosure
Whether mediation must be attempted before court
How to value shared assets correctly
The court's powers regarding pension division
Time limits for applying after relationship breakdown
How to apply for a court fee exemption
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