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Form No. 5 Affidavit of Means
The No. 5 Affidavit of Means is a sworn statement detailing your financial situation. It's used when the court needs to assess your income, expenses, assets, and debts for legal proceedings.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 5 Affidavit of Means
The No. 5 Affidavit of Means is a sworn statement detailing your financial situation. It's used when the court needs to assess your income, expenses, assets, and debts for legal proceedings.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is failing to provide complete and up-to-date financial details.
- 2Incomplete financial information
- 3Failure to include all sources of income
- 4Incorrect calculation of monthly expenses
- 5Missing required documentary evidence
Plain English
This form is like a financial snapshot under oath. You'll list what you earn, what you own, what you owe, and what you spend each month so the court can understand your financial position.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Deadlines are typically set by the court in your case documents. Missing deadlines can result in case delays or dismissal.
- 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 when ordered by the court in family law proceedings
- Required in maintenance or spousal support cases
- Necessary for bankruptcy proceedings
- May be needed in civil judgments enforcement
- Use when applying for certain court orders
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Divorce proceedings with financial disputes
Required for maintenance calculations
✓ Check if both parties need to submit
Bankruptcy application
Essential for means assessment
✓ Verify if additional bankruptcy forms are needed
Enforcement of judgment
To determine ability to pay
✓ Check if previous affidavits are still valid
Family law matter without financial disputes
Not required if no financial assessment needed
✓ Confirm with court registrar
Deadline or filing window
Deadlines are typically set by the court in your case documents. Missing deadlines can result in case delays or dismissal.
Before you submit
- 1All sections completed fully and accurately
- 2Supporting documents included as requested
- 3Form signed before authorized person
- 4Copy retained for personal records
- 5Filing fee paid if applicable
- 6Correct court location identified
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the official Form No. 5 from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate financial information
- 3Gather required supporting documents
- 4Sign before a commissioner for oaths or other authorized person
- 5Submit to the appropriate court office
- 6Pay any required filing fees
- 7Obtain proof of submission
Known limitations
- 1Form may not capture complex financial structures
- 2Does not replace legal advice from a solicitor
- 3May need additional forms for specific asset types
- 4Not suitable for business financial disclosure
- 5May require additional explanation for unusual income sources
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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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- Verify you're using the latest version of Form No. 5
- Check if recent court rule changes affect this form
- Confirm if digital submission options are now available
- Review if additional documentation requirements have been added
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 26/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCStandard form number: No. 5
- SRCUsed for affidavit of means purposes
- SRCRequires signing before authorized person
- SRCUsed in various legal proceedings
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current digital submission options
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Recent version updates
Common confusion points
Difference between gross and net income
How to value assets like property or vehicles
What counts as regular monthly expenses
Which documents need to be included
How to handle irregular income sources
Requirements for signing before authorized person
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