Form 2T – Circuit Court Cohabitation Civil Bill

What this form is for

• • Use this form for property disputes between cohabiting couples
• • Use this form when seeking financial support from a former cohabiting partner
• • Use this form when determining ownership of assets acquired during cohabitation
• • Use this form for parenting orders related to children of cohabiting couples
• • Use this form when ending a cohabitation relationship with unresolved financial matters

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Civil proceedings in the Circuit Court generally have a six-year statute of limitations from when the cause of action arose, but specific cohabitation matters may have different timeframes. Consult with a legal professional to confirm the applicable limitation period for your specific case.

Before you submit

• • All required sections completed
• • Personal details of both parties accurate
• • Dates of cohabitation clearly stated
• • Financial disclosure included if required
• • Specific relief sought clearly described
• • Appropriate court fee paid
• • Copy of form retained for your records

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct Form 2T from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information
3. 3Prepare any required supporting documentation
4. 4File the form at the appropriate Circuit Court office
5. 5Pay the required filing fee
6. 6Ensure proper service of the form on the other party
7. 7Keep a copy of the filed form for your records

Known limitations

• • This form is only for Circuit Court proceedings
• • It may not cover all types of cohabitation disputes
• • Some financial matters may require additional forms
• • The form may not be suitable for cases involving international elements
• • Complex financial cases may require additional documentation