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Council Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 of 18 December 2008 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and cooperation in matters relating to maintenance obligations
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(Articles 20 and 48 of Council Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 of 18 December 2008 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and cooperation in matters relating to maintenance obligations(1))
To be issued by the court of origin
To be issued only if the decision or court settlement is enforceable in the Member State of origin
Mention only information which is given in the decision or court settlement or of which the court of origin has been made aware
| Decision | | Court settlement |
Date and reference number: …
The decision/court settlement is recognised and enforceable in another Member State without any possibility of opposing its recognition and without the need for a declaration of enforceability (Articles 17 and 48 of Regulation (EC) No 4/2009).
Address:U.K.
Belgium Bulgaria Czech Republic Germany Estonia Ireland Greece Spain France Italy Cyprus Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Hungary Malta Netherlands Austria Poland Portugal Romania Slovenia Slovakia Finland Sweden
Address:U.K.
Has benefited fromU.K.
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
Address:U.K.
Has benefited fromU.K.
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
Address:U.K.
Has benefited fromU.K.
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
Address:U.K.
Has benefited fromU.K.
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
Address:U.K.
Has benefited fromU.K.
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
Address:U.K.
Has benefited fromU.K.
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
Euro (EUR) Bulgarian lev (BGN) Czech koruna (CZK) Estonian kroon (EEK) Hungarian forint (HUF) Lithuanian litas (LTL) Latvian lats (LVL) Polish zloty (PLN) Romanian leu (RON) Swedish krona (SEK) Other (please specify ISO code): …
by … (surname and given name(s))
to … (surname and given name(s) of the person to whom the sum must actually be paid)
Person for whom maintenance is owed:
… (surname and given name(s))
…
(from date (dd/mm/yyyy) to date (dd/mm/yyyy) or event)
Due date: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Due date(dd/mm/yyyy) | Amount |
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Once a week
Once a month
Other (state frequency): …
From: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Due day/date: …
If the maintenance claim is subject to indexation, please indicate how that indexation is to be calculated:
…
Indexation applicable as from … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Form of payment: …
…
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Interest due as from: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
…
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…
…
by … (surname and given name(s))
to … (surname and given name(s) of the person to whom the sum must actually be paid)
Person for whom maintenance is owed:
… (surname and given name(s))
…
(from date (dd/mm/yyyy) to date (dd/mm/yyyy) or event)
Due date: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Due date(dd/mm/yyyy) | Amount |
---|---|
Once a week
Once a month
Other (state frequency): …
From: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Due day/date: …
If the maintenance claim is subject to indexation, please indicate how that indexation is to be calculated: …
Indexation applicable as from … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Form of payment: …
…
…
Interest due as from: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
…
…
…
…
by … (surname and given name(s))
to … (surname and given name(s) of the person to whom the sum must actually be paid)
Person for whom maintenance is owed:
… (surname and given name(s))
…
(from date (dd/mm/yyyy) to date (dd/mm/yyyy) or event)
Due date: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Due date(dd/mm/yyyy) | Amount |
---|---|
Once a week
Once a month
Other (state frequency): …
From: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Due day/date: …
…
If the maintenance claim is subject to indexation, please indicate how that indexation is to be calculated: …
Indexation applicable as from: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Form of payment: …
…
…
Interest due as from: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
…
…
…
…
The decision/court settlement provides that
… (surname and given name(s))
must pay the sum of …
to … (surname and given name(s)).
If additional pages have been attached, state the number of pages: … U.K.
Done at: … on: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Signature and/or stamp of the court of origin:
…
(Article 28 and Article 75(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 of 18 December 2008 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and cooperation in matters relating to maintenance obligations(5))
To be issued by the court of origin
To be issued only if the decision or court settlement is enforceable in the Member State of origin
Mention only information which is given in the decision or court settlement or of which the court of origin has been made aware
| Decision | | Court settlement |
Date and reference number: …
Address:U.K.
Belgium Bulgaria Czech Republic Germany Estonia Ireland Greece Spain France Italy Cyprus Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Hungary Malta Netherlands Austria Poland Portugal Romania Slovenia Slovakia Finland Sweden
Address:U.K.
Has benefited fromU.K.
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
Address:U.K.
Has benefited fromU.K.
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
Address:U.K.
Has benefited fromU.K.
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
Address:U.K.
Has benefited fromU.K.
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
Address:U.K.
Has benefited fromU.K.
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
Address:U.K.
Has benefited fromU.K.
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
Euro (EUR) Bulgarian lev (BGN) Czech koruna (CZK) Estonian kroon (EEK) Hungarian forint (HUF) Lithuanian litas (LTL) Latvian lats (LVL) Polish zloty (PLN) Romanian leu (RON) Swedish krona (SEK) Other (please specify ISO code): …
by … (surname and given name(s))
to … (surname and given name(s) of the person to whom the sum must actually be paid)
Person for whom maintenance is owed:
… (surname and given name(s))
…
(from date (dd/mm/yyyy) to date (dd/mm/yyyy) or event)
Due date: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Due date(dd/mm/yyyy) | Amount |
---|---|
Once a week
Once a month
Other (state frequency): …
From: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Due day/date: …
…
If the maintenance claim is subject to indexation, please indicate how that indexation is to be calculated:
…
Indexation applicable as from … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Form of payment: …
…
…
Interest due as from: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
…
…
…
…
by … (surname and given name(s))
to … (surname and given name(s) of the person to whom the sum must actually be paid)
Person for whom maintenance is owed:
… (surname and given name(s))
…
(from date (dd/mm/yyyy) to date (dd/mm/yyyy) or event)
Due date: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Due date(dd/mm/yyyy) | Amount |
---|---|
Once a week
Once a month
Other (state frequency): …
From: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Due day/date: …
…
If the maintenance claim is subject to indexation, please indicate how that indexation is to be calculated: …
Indexation applicable as from … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Form of payment: …
…
…
Interest due as from: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
…
…
…
…
by … (surname and given name(s))
to … (surname and given name(s) of the person to whom the sum must actually be paid)
Person for whom maintenance is owed:
… (surname and given name(s))
…
(from date (dd/mm/yyyy) to date (dd/mm/yyyy) or event)
Due date: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Due date(dd/mm/yyyy) | Amount |
---|---|
Once a week
Once a month
Other (state frequency): …
From: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Due day/date: …
…
If the maintenance claim is subject to indexation, please indicate how that indexation is to be calculated: …
Indexation applicable as from … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Form of payment: …
…
…
Interest due as from: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
…
…
…
…
The decision/court settlement provides that
… (surname and given name(s))
must pay the sum of …
to: … (surname and given name(s)).
If additional pages have been attached, state the number of pages: … U.K.
Done at: … on: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Signature and/or stamp of the court of origin:
…
(Article 48 of Council Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 of 18 December 2008 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and cooperation in matters relating to maintenance obligations(9))
To be issued by the competent authority in the Member State of origin
To be issued only if the authentic instrument is enforceable in the Member State of origin
Mention only information which is given in the authentic instrument or of which the competent authority has been made aware
The authentic instrument is recognised and enforceable in another Member State without any possibility of opposing its recognition and without the need for a declaration of enforceability (Article 48 of Regulation (EC) No 4/2009).
Instrument formally drawn up or registered on: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Agreement concluded or authenticated on: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Competent authority:U.K.
Address:U.K.
Belgium Bulgaria Czech Republic Germany Estonia Ireland Greece Spain France Italy Cyprus Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Hungary Malta Netherlands Austria Poland Portugal Romania Slovenia Slovakia Finland Sweden
Address:U.K.
Address:U.K.
Address:U.K.
Address:U.K.
Address:U.K.
Address:U.K.
Euro (EUR) Bulgarian lev (BGN) Czech koruna (CZK) Estonian kroon (EEK) Hungarian forint (HUF) Lithuanian litas (LTL) Latvian lats (LVL) Polish zloty (PLN) Romanian leu (RON) Swedish krona (SEK) Other (please specify ISO code): …
by … (surname and given name(s))
to … (surname and given name(s) of the person to whom the sum must actually be paid)
Person for whom maintenance is owed:
… (surname and given name(s))
…
(from date (dd/mm/yyyy) to date (dd/mm/yyyy) or event)
Due date: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Due date(dd/mm/yyyy) | Amount |
---|---|
Once a week
Once a month
Other (state frequency): …
From: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Due day/date: …
…
If the maintenance claim is subject to indexation, please indicate how that indexation is to be calculated:
…
Indexation applicable as from … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Form of payment: …
…
…
Interest due as from: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
…
…
…
…
by … (surname and given name(s))
to … (surname and given name(s) of the person to whom the sum must actually be paid)
Person for whom maintenance is owed:
… (surname and given name(s))
…
(from date (dd/mm/yyyy) to date (dd/mm/yyyy) or event)
Due date: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Due date(dd/mm/yyyy) | Amount |
---|---|
Once a week
Once a month
Other (state frequency): …
From: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Due day/date: …
…
If the maintenance claim is subject to indexation, please indicate how that indexation is to be calculated:
…
Indexation applicable as from … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Form of payment: …
…
…
Interest due as from: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
…
…
…
…
by … (surname and given name(s))
to … (surname and given name(s) of the person to whom the sum must actually be paid)
Person for whom maintenance is owed:
… (surname and given name(s))
…
(from date (dd/mm/yyyy) to date (dd/mm/yyyy) or event)
Due date: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Due date(dd/mm/yyyy) | Amount |
---|---|
Once a week
Once a month
Other (state frequency): …
From: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Due day/date: …
…
If the maintenance claim is subject to indexation, please indicate how that indexation is to be calculated: …
Indexation applicable as from … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Form of payment: …
…
…
Interest due as from: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
…
…
…
…
The authentic instrument provides that
… (surname and given name(s))
must pay the sum of …
to … (surname and given name(s)).
If additional pages have been attached, state the number of pages: … U.K.
Done at: … on: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Signature and/or stamp of the competent authority:
…
(Article 48 and Article 75(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 of 18 December 2008 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and cooperation in matters relating to maintenance obligations(12))
To be issued by the competent authority in the Member State of origin
To be issued only if the authentic instrument is enforceable in the Member State of origin
Mention only information which is given in the authentic instrument or of which the competent authority has been made aware
Instrument formally drawn up or registered on: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Agreement concluded or authenticated on: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Competent authority:U.K.
Address:U.K.
Belgium Bulgaria Czech Republic Germany Estonia Ireland Greece Spain France Italy Cyprus Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Hungary Malta Netherlands Austria Poland Portugal Romania Slovenia Slovakia Finland Sweden
Address:U.K.
Address:U.K.
Address:U.K.
Address:U.K.
Address:U.K.
Address:U.K.
Euro (EUR) Bulgarian lev (BGN) Czech koruna (CZK) Estonian kroon (EEK) Hungarian forint (HUF) Lithuanian litas (LTL) Latvian lats (LVL) Polish zloty (PLN) Romanian leu (RON) Swedish krona (SEK) Other (please specify ISO code): …
by … (surname and given name(s))
to … (surname and given name(s) of the person to whom the sum must actually be paid)
Person for whom maintenance is owed:
… (surname and given name(s))
…
(from date (dd/mm/yyyy) to date (dd/mm/yyyy) or event)
Due date: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Due date(dd/mm/yyyy) | Amount |
---|---|
Once a week
Once a month
Other (state frequency): …
From: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Due day/date: …
…
If the maintenance claim is subject to indexation, please indicate how that indexation is to be calculated:
…
Indexation applicable as from … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Form of payment: …
…
…
…
Interest due as from: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
…
…
…
…
by … (surname and given name(s))
to … (surname and given name(s) of the person to whom the sum must actually be paid)
Person for whom maintenance is owed:
… (surname and given name(s))
…
(from date (dd/mm/yyyy) to date (dd/mm/yyyy) or event)
Due date: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Due date(dd/mm/yyyy) | Amount |
---|---|
Once a week
Once a month
Other (state frequency): …
From: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Due day/date: …
…
If the maintenance claim is subject to indexation, please indicate how that indexation is to be calculated: …
Indexation applicable as from … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Form of payment: …
…
…
Interest due as from: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
…
…
…
…
by … (surname and given name(s))
to … (surname and given name(s) of the person to whom the sum must actually be paid)
Person for whom maintenance is owed:
… (surname and given name(s))
…
(from date (dd/mm/yyyy) to date (dd/mm/yyyy) or event)
Due date: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Due date(dd/mm/yyyy) | Amount |
---|---|
Once a week
Once a month
Other (state frequency): …
From: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Due day/date: …
…
If the maintenance claim is subject to indexation, please indicate how that indexation is to be calculated:
…
Indexation applicable as from … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount: …
Form of payment: …
…
…
Interest due as from: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
…
…
…
…
The authentic instrument provides that
… (surname and given name(s))
must pay the sum of …
to … (surname and given name(s)).
If additional pages have been attached, state the number of pages: … U.K.
Done at: … on: … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Signature and/or stamp of the competent authority:
…
(Article 53 of Council Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 of 18 December 2008 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and cooperation in matters relating to maintenance obligations(15))
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Address:U.K.
Belgium Bulgaria Czech Republic Germany Estonia Ireland Greece Spain France Italy Cyprus Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Hungary Malta Netherlands Austria Poland Portugal Romania Slovenia Slovakia Finland Sweden
Person responsible for following up the request:U.K.
Address:U.K.
Belgium Bulgaria Czech Republic Germany Estonia Ireland Greece Spain France Italy Cyprus Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Hungary Malta Netherlands Austria Poland Portugal Romania Slovenia Slovakia Finland Sweden
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The creditor has produced a copy of the decision, court settlement or authentic instrument to be enforced, if appropriate accompanied by the relevant form U.K.
| Yes | | No |
Done at: … on: … (dd/mm/yyyy) U.K.
Name and signature of the authorised official of the requesting Central Authority:
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| No | | Yes (please specify): |
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| No | | Yes (please specify): |
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| No | | Yes (please specify): |
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| No | | Yes (please specify): |
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| No | | Yes |
| No | | Yes |
(in the case of the application of Articles 61, 62 and 63 of Regulation (EC) No 4/2009)
Except for information merely indicating the existence of an address, income or assets in the requested Member State, the information referred to in Article 61(1) may not be disclosed to the person having applied to the requesting Central Authority, subject to the application of procedural rules before a court (Article 62(2), second subparagraph, of Regulation (EC) No 4/2009).
The requested Central Authority is not able to provide the information requested, for the following reasons:
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Done at: … on: … (dd/mm/yyyy) U.K.
Name and signature of the authorised official of the requested Central Authority:
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(Articles 56 and 57 of Council Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 of 18 December 2008 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and cooperation in matters relating to maintenance obligations(18))
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Application for recognition or for recognition and declaration of enforceability of a decision (Article 56(1)(a))
Application for recognition of a decision (Article 56(2)(a))
Application for enforcement of a decision given or recognised in the requested Member State (Article 56(1)(b))
Address:U.K.
Belgium Bulgaria Czech Republic Germany Estonia Ireland Greece Spain France Italy Cyprus Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Hungary Malta Netherlands Austria Poland Portugal Romania Slovenia Slovakia Finland Sweden
Application to be handled with the application(s) bearing the following reference number(s): …
Person responsible for following up the application:U.K.
Address:U.K.
Belgium Bulgaria Czech Republic Germany Estonia Ireland Greece Spain France Italy Cyprus Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Hungary Malta Netherlands Austria Poland Portugal Romania Slovenia Slovakia Finland Sweden
A copy of the decision/court settlement/authentic instrument
An extract from the decision/court settlement/authentic instrument using the form set out in Annex I, Annex II, Annex III or Annex IV
A transliteration or translation of the contents of the form set out in Annex I, Annex II, Annex III or Annex IV
Where appropriate, a copy of the decision on the declaration of enforceability
A document showing the amount of any arrears and the date such amount was calculated
A document indicating that the applicant has benefited from legal aid or from exemption from costs and expenses
A document indicating that the applicant has benefited from free proceedings before an administrative authority in the Member State of origin, and confirming that the applicant fulfils the financial requirements to qualify for legal aid or exemption from costs and expenses
A document establishing the right of the public body to apply for reimbursement of benefits paid to the creditor and justifying the payment of such benefits
Other (please specify):…
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The complete text of the decision
A summary of or extract from the decision drawn up by the competent authority of the State of origin
A document stating that the decision is enforceable in the State of origin and, in the case of a decision by an administrative authority, a document stating that the requirements of Article 19(3) of the 2007 Hague Convention are met
If the defendant did not appear and was not represented in the proceedings in the State of origin, a document or documents attesting, as appropriate, either that the defendant had proper notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard, or that the defendant had proper notice of the decision and the opportunity to challenge it or appeal it on fact and law
A document showing the amount of any arrears and the date such amount was calculated
A document providing the information necessary to make appropriate calculations in the case of a decision providing for automatic adjustment by indexation
A document showing the extent to which the applicant received free legal assistance in the State of origin
Other (please specify): …
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Total number of documents attached to the application form: …
Done at: … on … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Name and signature of the authorised official of the requesting Central Authority: …
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The application is based on:
Yes | | No | |
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Address:U.K.
Belgium Bulgaria Czech Republic Germany Estonia Ireland Greece Spain France Italy Cyprus Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Hungary Malta Netherlands Austria Poland Portugal Romania Slovenia Slovakia Finland Sweden
Has benefited from:U.K.
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
| Yes | | No |
…
Address:U.K.
Belgium Bulgaria Czech Republic Germany Estonia Ireland Greece Spain France Italy Cyprus Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Hungary Malta Netherlands Austria Poland Portugal Romania Slovenia Slovakia Finland Sweden
…
Person responsible for following up the application:U.K.
Address(23):U.K.
Belgium Bulgaria Czech Republic Germany Estonia Ireland Greece Spain France Italy Cyprus Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Hungary Malta Netherlands Austria Poland Portugal Romania Slovenia Slovakia Finland Sweden
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| The applicant | | The defendant |
is the representative(25) defending the interests of the following person(s):
| The applicant | | The defendant |
is the representative(25) defending the interests of the following person:
Cheque to be sent toU.K.
Address:U.K.
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Done at: … on … (dd/mm/yyyy) U.K.
Signature of applicant: …
and/or, where appropriate:
Name and signature of the person/authority authorised in the requesting Member State to complete the form on the applicant’s behalf:
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(Articles 56 and 57 of Council Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 of 18 December 2008 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and cooperation in matters relating to maintenance obligations(27))
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Application to obtain a decision (Article 56(1)(c))
Application to obtain a decision (Article 56(1)(d))
Application for the modification of a decision (Article 56(1)(e))
Application for the modification of a decision (Article 56(1)(f))
Application for the modification of a decision (Article 56(2)(b))
Application for the modification of a decision (Article 56(2)(c))
Address:U.K.
Belgium Bulgaria Czech Republic Germany Estonia Ireland Greece Spain France Italy Cyprus Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Hungary Malta Netherlands Austria Poland Portugal Romania Slovenia Slovakia Finland Sweden
Application to be handled with the application(s) bearing the following reference number(s): …
Person responsible for following up the application:U.K.
Address:U.K.
Belgium Bulgaria Czech Republic Germany Estonia Ireland Greece Spain France Italy Cyprus Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Hungary Malta Netherlands Austria Poland Portugal Romania Slovenia Slovakia Finland Sweden
Decision of the requested Member State refusing recognition or a declaration of enforceability
Copy of the decision to be modified
Extract from the decision to be modified
Document(s) proving a change in income or any other change in circumstances
Birth certificate(s) or equivalent
Debtor’s acknowledgement of parentage
Document(s) proving biological parentage
Decision by a competent authority in relation to parentage
Results of genetic tests
Adoption certificate
Certificate of marriage or similar relationship
Document(s) proving the date of divorce/separation
Document(s) proving that the parties live together
Certificate(s) regarding schooling
Document(s) relevant to the financial situation
Other (please specify): …
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Total number of documents attached to the application form: … U.K.
Done at: … on … (dd/mm/yyyy)
Name and signature of the authorised official of the requesting Central Authority:
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Change in income:
of the person(s) for whom maintenance is sought or owed
of the person primarily responsible for the person(s) for whom maintenance is sought or owed
of the debtor
Change in expenses and charges:
of the person(s) for whom maintenance is sought or owed
of the person primarily responsible for the person(s) for whom maintenance is sought or owed
of the debtor
Change in the situation of the child/children
Change in marital status:
of the person(s) for whom maintenance is sought or owed
of the person primarily responsible for the person(s) for whom maintenance is sought or owed
of the debtor
Other (please specify): …
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Increase in the amount of maintenance (please specify): …
Reduction in the amount of maintenance (please specify): …
Modification of the frequency of payments (please specify): …
Modification of the arrangements for payment (please specify): …
Modification of the nature of payments (please specify): …
Termination of the maintenance obligation (please specify): …
Other (please specify): …
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Address:U.K.
Belgium Bulgaria Czech Republic Germany Estonia Ireland Greece Spain France Italy Cyprus Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Hungary Malta Netherlands Austria Poland Portugal Romania Slovenia Slovakia Finland Sweden
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Address(30):U.K.
Belgium Bulgaria Czech Republic Germany Estonia Ireland Greece Spain France Italy Cyprus Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Hungary Malta Netherlands Austria Poland Portugal Romania Slovenia Slovakia Finland Sweden
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| The applicant | | The defendant |
is the representative(32) defending the interests of the following person(s):
Parentage (please specify relationship): …
Marriage
Analogous relationship to marriage
Alliance (please specify relationship): …
Other (please specify): …
Parentage (please specify relationship): …
Marriage
Analogous relationship to marriage
Alliance (please specify relationship): …
Other (please specify): …
Parentage (please specify relationship): …
Marriage
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Alliance (please specify relationship): …
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is the representative(32) defending the interests of the following person:U.K.
Parentage (please specify relationship): …
Marriage
Analogous relationship to marriage
Affinity (please specify relationship): …
Other (please specify): …
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Monthly Annual | Person primarily responsible for the person(s) for whom maintenance is sought or owed | Spouse or current partner of the person primarily responsible for the person(s) for whom maintenance is sought or owed | Person for whom maintenance is sought or owed (Person A) | Person for whom maintenance is sought or owed (Person B) | Person for whom maintenance is sought or owed (Person C) |
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Salary (including payments in kind), pensions, disability pensions, maintenance payments, allowances, annuities, unemployment benefits | |||||
Income from non-salaried occupations | |||||
Income from securities/floating capital/real property | |||||
Other sources of income | |||||
TOTAL |
Monthly Annual | Person primarily responsible for the person(s) for whom maintenance is sought or owed | Spouse or current partner of the person primarily responsible for the person(s) for whom maintenance is sought or owed | Person for whom maintenance is sought or owed (Person A) | Person for whom maintenance is sought or owed (Person B) | Person for whom maintenance is sought or owed (Person C) |
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Taxes | |||||
Insurance premiums, mandatory social security and professional contributions | |||||
Rent/cost of co-ownership, mortgage payments | |||||
Food and clothing | |||||
Medical expenses | |||||
Maintenance paid to a third party by virtue of a legal obligation and/or expenditure for other dependent persons not covered by the application | |||||
Education costs of children | |||||
Loan repayments, other debts | |||||
Other expenditure | |||||
TOTAL |
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Monthly Annual | Debtor | Current spouse or partner of the debtor |
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Salary (including payments in kind), pensions, disability pensions, alimonies, allowances, annuities, unemployment benefits | ||
Income from non-salaried occupations | ||
Income from securities/floating capital/real property | ||
Other sources of income | ||
TOTAL |
Monthly Annual | Debtor | Current spouse or partner of the debtor |
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Taxes | ||
Insurance premiums, mandatory social security and professional contributions | ||
Rent/cost of co-ownership, mortgage payments | ||
Food and clothing | ||
Medical expenses | ||
Maintenance paid to a third party by virtue of a legal obligation and/or expenditure for other dependent persons not covered by the application | ||
Education costs of children | ||
Loan repayments, other debts | ||
Other expenditure | ||
TOTAL |
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Payment by electronic meansU.K.
Payment by chequeU.K.
Cheque to be sent toU.K.
Address:U.K.
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Done at… on … (dd/mm/yyyy) U.K.
Signature of applicant: …
and/or, where applicable:
Name and signature of the person/authority authorised in the requesting Member State to complete the form on the applicant’s behalf:
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(Article 58(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 of 18 December 2008 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and cooperation in matters relating to maintenance obligations(34))
This acknowledgement of receipt must be sent within 30 days from the date of receipt of the application. U.K.
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Person responsible for following up the application:U.K.
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A status report will be sent within 60 days. U.K.
Done at: … on: … (dd/mm/yyyy) U.K.
Name and signature of the authorised official of the requested Central Authority:
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(Article 58(8) and (9) of Council Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 of 18 December 2008 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and cooperation in matters relating to maintenance obligations(35))
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Person responsible for following up the application:U.K.
Reasons (please specify):
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Done at: … on: … (dd/mm/yyyy) U.K.
Name and signature of the authorised official of the requested Central Authority:
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The administrative authorities referred to in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 are as follows:
The competent authorities referred to in Article 47(3) of Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 are as follows:
If the parties are not the claimant or defendant in the decision/court settlement, indicate either of the parties as claimant or defendant.
If the decision/court settlement concerns more than three claimants or three defendants, attach an additional sheet.
If the decision/court settlement concerns more than three maintenance claims, attach an additional sheet.
If the parties are not the claimant or defendant in the decision/court settlement, they should be identified as either the claimant or the defendant without distinction.
If the decision/court settlement concerns more than three claimants or three defendants, attach an additional sheet.
If the decision/court settlement concerns more than three maintenance claims, attach an additional sheet
If the authentic instrument concerns more than three creditors or three debtors, attach an additional sheet.
If the authentic instrument concerns more than three maintenance claims, attach an additional sheet.
If the authentic instrument concerns more than three creditors or three debtors, attach an additional sheet.
If the decision/court settlement concerns more than three maintenance claims, attach an additional sheet.
If this information is available.
For example, the name of a previous employer, names and addresses of family members, details of a vehicle or property which the person in question might own.
Please put a cross in the boxes which apply and number the documents in the order in which they are attached.
If available.
In cases of family violence (see Article 57(3) of Regulation (EC) No 4/2009).
If relevant.
If this information is available.
If more than three persons, attach an additional sheet.
For example the person with parental responsibility or the guardian of a protected adult.
If this information is available and/or relevant.
Please put a cross in the boxes which apply and number the documents in the order in which they are attached.
In cases of domestic violence (see Article 57(3) of Regulation (EC) No 4/2009).
If this information is available.
If more than three persons, attach an additional sheet.
For example, the person with parental responsibility or the guardian of a protected adult.
If this information is available and/or relevant.
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