54.24  Lump Sum Maintenance Order - Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976 Section 5 (1) (A) - Family Law Act, 1995 Section 42

What this form is for

• • Use when requesting a one-time payment instead of regular maintenance
• • Appropriate for specific financial needs like education expenses or debts
• • Suitable when the paying party has a lump sum available (like from property sale)
• • Use when regular payments would be impractical or difficult to enforce
• • Not for use when ongoing support is required

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no standard deadline, but file as early as possible before your court hearing to allow time for processing and to avoid last-minute complications.

Before you submit

• • All personal details completed accurately
• • Financial information for both parties included
• • Calculation of lump sum amount verified
• • Supporting documentation attached
• • Form signed in all required places
• • Copy retained for your records
• • Court fee payment confirmed if applicable

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct form 54.24 from the Courts Service or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate financial information
3. 3Attach supporting documentation like bank statements and income details
4. 4Calculate the appropriate lump sum amount with justification
5. 5File with the appropriate family court registry
6. 6Pay any required filing fees
7. 7Obtain a filed copy for your records

Known limitations

• • This form cannot be used to modify existing maintenance orders
• • The court has discretion to approve or deny the lump sum request
• • The form doesn't establish ongoing maintenance obligations
• • It may not be appropriate for complex financial situations
• • Court approval is required regardless of form completion