56.4 Attachment Of Earnings Order - Family Law (Maintenance Of Spouses And Children) Act, 1976 (As Amended) Section 10 (1) (A) (iii)

What this form is for

• • Use when you have a maintenance order but payments are not being received
• • Use when the payer changes employment and you need to continue deductions
• • Use when you need to update deduction amounts based on a revised order
• • Do not use for initial maintenance applications - use Form 56 instead
• • Do not use for enforcement against self-employed persons

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline for filing this form, but it should be submitted as soon as payment defaults occur to prevent further arrears from accumulating.

Before you submit

• • Completed Form 56.4 with all sections filled
• • Copy of current maintenance order
• • Respondent's current employment details
• • Court fee payment receipt or exemption proof
• • Personal identification documents
• • Proof of address
• • Completed affidavit if required

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the current Form 56.4 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information
3. 3Gather supporting documents including maintenance order and employment details
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
5. 5Pay the required court fee or apply for exemption
6. 6Serve a copy on the respondent once the order is made
7. 7Follow up with court to confirm processing and enforcement start date

Known limitations

• • Only applies to employed persons with regular wages
• • Cannot be used for self-employed or irregular income
• • Maximum deduction amount is limited by legislation
• • Employer must be served with the order before deductions begin
• • Court may reject application if incomplete or incorrect