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Form No. 5 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 Obligation of Cohabitants Act 2010
This form is used for making applications to the High Court under specific sections of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010. It can be used for matters related to civil partnerships or cohabitation arrangements as specified in the relevant section of the Act.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 5 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 Obligation of Cohabitants Act 2010
This form is used for making applications to the High Court under specific sections of the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010. It can be used for matters related to civil partnerships or cohabitation arrangements as specified in the relevant section of the Act.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure you specify the exact section of the Act you're applying under, as this determines the court's jurisdiction.
- 2Incomplete information about the specific section of the Act
- 3Missing personal details of all parties involved
- 4Incorrect calculation of court fees
- 5Failure to attach required supporting documents
Plain English
This is a High Court form for legal matters concerning civil partners or people living together in Ireland. It helps you make a formal request to the court about issues covered by the Civil Partnership and Cohabitants Act 2010.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no standard deadline for this form as it depends on the nature of your application, but time limits may apply for certain types of relief under specific sections of the Act.
- 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 making an application under the Civil Partnership Act provisions
- Use when making an application under the Cohabitants Act provisions
- Use for High Court proceedings only (not for lower courts)
- Use when specific sections of the Act require court intervention
- Do not use for District Court matters covered by the same Act
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Use this form or another form?
District Court matter under same Act
Different court procedures and limits
✓ Check which court has jurisdiction for your specific issue
Form No. 1 or other District Court forms
Family law matter not covered by this Act
Different legal framework
✓ Verify your issue falls under this specific Act
Appeal of a lower court decision
Different legal process
✓ Confirm you're not appealing but making a new application
Urgent interim relief
Different procedures and timeframes
✓ Check if your situation requires expedited processing
Deadline or filing window
There is no standard deadline for this form as it depends on the nature of your application, but time limits may apply for certain types of relief under specific sections of the Act.
Before you submit
- 1Form is fully completed with all required sections
- 2All parties' information is accurately provided
- 3Correct court fee has been paid
- 4Relevant section of the Act is clearly specified
- 5All supporting documents are attached
- 6Form is signed and dated
- 7A copy has been kept for your records
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct version of Form No. 5 from the Courts Service
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information
- 3Attach required supporting documents
- 4Calculate and pay the appropriate court fee
- 5Submit to the High Court office through the required method
- 6Obtain a receipt or proof of submission
- 7Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
Known limitations
- 1This form only applies to matters under the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010
- 2The High Court has specific jurisdictional limits for applications under this Act
- 3Certain types of relief may require additional forms or procedures
- 4The form may not be suitable for all family law matters outside the scope of this Act
- 5Time limits for certain applications under specific sections of the Act may apply
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
- Verify the form number matches your intended application
- Check if any recent amendments to the Act affect your application
- Ensure you're using the current version as published by the Courts Service
- Confirm the court fees haven't changed since the last update
- Check if any additional documentation requirements have been introduced
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm published by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCRelated to Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010
- SRCUsed for High Court applications only
- SRCCan be used for both civil partnership and cohabitation matters
- SRCRequires specification of the relevant section of the Act
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact court fee amount
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific submission methods accepted
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: current processing times
Common confusion points
Confusing which section of the Act applies to your situation
Uncertainty about whether the High Court has jurisdiction for your specific issue
Misunderstanding the difference between civil partnership and cohabitation applications
Not knowing what supporting documents are required
Confusion about court fees and payment methods
Unclear about time limits that may apply to certain applications
Not understanding the difference between this form and other family law forms
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