Step 2
Complete and file an Application to Recover Arrears of Maintenance
To apply to recover maintenance arrears, you must complete and file an Application to Recover Arrears of Maintenance.
If maintenance payments were ordered to be paid to the District Court Clerk, you can request a Certificate of Arrears from the court office to help you fill out the application form.
You must then file three exact copies of the application form in the court office. You can do this by post or in person. If you want to file your application in person, certain court offices have an appointment booking service.
Please note: If either of you live or work in Dublin, your local office may be Dublin District Court Family Law Office, also known as Dolphin House. It offers a service by appointment only.
- If the paperwork is completed correctly, a Courts Service staff member will assign a hearing date for your application and issue a summons with the hearing details.
- You must serve the summons and the application form on the respondent. Please ensure you complete steps 3 and 4 of this step-by-step guide so your hearing can go ahead.