60.8  Summons - Family Home Protection Act 1976 Section 15

What this form is for

• • Use this form when seeking legal protection for your family home under Section 15 of the Family Home Protection Act 1976
• • Use when one spouse is attempting to sell or dispose of the family home without proper consent
• • Use when you need court intervention to protect your rights to the family home
• • Use when you require a legal order preventing the disposal of the family home
• • Use when you need to initiate legal proceedings specifically under Section 15 of the Act

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 possible when there is a threat to the family home to ensure timely legal protection.

Before you submit

• • All parties' full names and addresses are complete and accurate
• • Property address is clearly specified with full details
• • Specific relief sought under Section 15 is clearly stated
• • Form is signed by the applicant
• • Court fees are paid or exemption is confirmed
• • All required supporting documentation is included
• • Form is filed with the correct court having jurisdiction
• • Copy of the summons is prepared for each party to be served

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct form (60.8) from the Courts Service of Ireland
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about parties and property
3. 3Specify the exact relief sought under Section 15 of the Act
4. 4Pay the required court fee or apply for fee exemption
5. 5File the completed form with the appropriate court office
6. 6Ensure proper service of the summons on all relevant parties
7. 7Keep a copy of the filed form for your records

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to family homes protected under the Family Home Protection Act 1976
• • It may not be appropriate for all property disputes between spouses
• • The form initiates legal proceedings but does not guarantee the desired outcome
• • It requires proper service on all parties to be legally effective
• • Additional legal advice may be necessary depending on the complexity of the situation