54.6  Maintenance Order - Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976 Section 5(1)(B) As Amended

What this form is for

• • Use this form for spouse-to-spouse maintenance applications
• • Use this form for child maintenance applications under Section 5(1)(B)
• • Use when applying for maintenance for the first time
• • Use when modifying an existing maintenance order
• • Not for maintenance applications under different sections of the Act

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline for filing this form, but applications should be submitted as soon as maintenance is needed. Delays could result in financial hardship while waiting for the court to process the application.

Before you submit

• • Complete all sections of the form
• • Include accurate personal information for all parties
• • Attach recent financial documents (payslips, bank statements)
• • Calculate maintenance amounts correctly
• • Include the correct filing fee
• • Have the form witnessed if required
• • Make copies for your records before submission

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct version of Form 54.6 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete the form with accurate and complete information
3. 3Gather supporting financial documentation
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
5. 5Pay the required filing fee
6. 6Ensure proper service of the form on the respondent
7. 7Attend any required court hearings

Known limitations

• • This form only covers maintenance under Section 5(1)(B) of the Act
• • The court may order different amounts than requested
• • Maintenance orders can be varied or set aside under certain conditions
• • This form does not cover ancillary relief in divorce proceedings
• • The court has discretion based on financial circumstances of both parties