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Form No.42 Statement of Assets and Liabilities
The No.42 Statement of Assets and Liabilities is a court form used to disclose your complete financial situation. It should be filed when the Irish courts require you to provide details of what you own and what you owe.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.42 Statement of Assets and Liabilities
The No.42 Statement of Assets and Liabilities is a court form used to disclose your complete financial situation. It should be filed when the Irish courts require you to provide details of what you own and what you owe.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is failing to list all assets, especially those held jointly or in digital form.
- 2Incomplete asset disclosure
- 3Underestimating liabilities
- 4Using outdated valuations
- 5Missing joint assets
Plain English
This form helps you list everything you own (assets) and everything you owe (liabilities) in one place. It gives the court a clear picture of your finances when dealing with legal matters.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Court deadlines for submitting this form will be specified in any court order or notice you receive. Missing these deadlines can result in case delays or penalties.
- 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 ordered by the Irish courts to disclose financial information
- In bankruptcy proceedings
- In family law cases requiring financial disclosure
- For debt relief applications
- For certain insolvency cases
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Bankruptcy proceedings
Different bankruptcy-specific format required
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Family law financial disclosure
Specific to family law cases
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Insolvency proceedings
Different insolvency requirements
✓ Confirm if this is an insolvency case
Estate administration
For deceased person's estate
✓ Check if this relates to an estate
Deadline or filing window
Court deadlines for submitting this form will be specified in any court order or notice you receive. Missing these deadlines can result in case delays or penalties.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all sections of the form
- 2List all assets with current valuations
- 3Include all liabilities with outstanding amounts
- 4Sign and date the form
- 5Keep a copy for your records
- 6Verify submission method with court office
How to file this form
- 1Gather all financial documents
- 2List all assets with current values
- 3List all liabilities with outstanding amounts
- 4Complete the form accurately
- 5Sign and date the form
- 6Submit to the appropriate court office by the deadline
- 7Keep a copy for your records
Known limitations
- 1Does not include specific guidance for digital assets
- 2May not cover international assets comprehensively
- 3Limited instructions for complex business valuations
- 4Does not provide tax advice on reporting
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 for any recent updates on the Courts Service website
- Verify if the form number has changed
- Confirm if digital submission options are now available
- Check if valuation requirements have been updated
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm number: No.42
- SRCForm name: Statement of Assets and Liabilities
- SRCNot confirmed in official source - specific submission methods
- SRCNot confirmed in official source - exact list of required assets
- SRCNot confirmed in official source - current processing times
Common confusion points
Determining current market value of assets
Including assets held jointly with others
Reporting digital assets like cryptocurrency
Understanding what liabilities to include
Knowing when to update the form after submission
Differentiating between personal and business assets
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