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Form 37.2 Summons For Attendance Of Parent Or Guardian Of A Child
Form 37.2 Summons for Attendance of Parent or Guardian of a Child is a court document used to require a parent or guardian to appear before a court in matters involving a child. It is issued by the Courts Service of Ireland when a child’s welfare or a family dispute needs judicial attention.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37.2 Summons For Attendance Of Parent Or Guardian Of A Child
Form 37.2 Summons for Attendance of Parent or Guardian of a Child is a court document used to require a parent or guardian to appear before a court in matters involving a child. It is issued by the Courts Service of Ireland when a child’s welfare or a family dispute needs judicial attention.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is entering the wrong hearing date – double‑check the court’s notice.
- 2Incorrect parent/guardian address results in non‑delivery
- 3Wrong hearing date or time listed
- 4Missing case number makes the summons invalid
- 5Failure to sign the form as required
Plain English
If a court needs a parent or guardian to show up for a hearing about their child, they will send this summons. It tells the adult when and where to appear and what the case is about.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The summons must be served on the parent or guardian at least 7 days before the hearing date, unless the court orders otherwise.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When a court orders a parent or guardian to attend a hearing about a child’s welfare.
- When a child protection application is before the court.
- When a family law dispute requires the parent’s presence.
- When the court needs formal notice to be served on a parent or guardian.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Application for Child Custody
Used to start a custody case, not just to summon attendance
✓ Verify if you need a full application first
Notice of Hearing
General hearing notice for any party, not specific to parents
✓ Use if the party is not a parent/guardian
Protection Order Service
For serving a protection order, not a summons
✓ Confirm the purpose before sending
Deadline or filing window
The summons must be served on the parent or guardian at least 7 days before the hearing date, unless the court orders otherwise.
Before you submit
- 1Child’s full name and date of birth entered correctly.
- 2Parent/guardian’s name and address are current.
- 3Correct court case number is shown.
- 4Accurate hearing date, time and venue.
- 5Form signed by authorised court officer or solicitor.
- 6Date of issue filled in.
- 7Form printed on A4 paper, legible and unaltered.
- 8One copy retained for records.
- 9Check for any court‑specific covering letter requirements.
How to file this form
- 1Download or collect Form 37.2.
- 2Complete all required fields in black ink or via eCourts.
- 3Review for spelling and numeric accuracy.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Submit the original to the court registry (in person or electronically).
- 6Arrange service on the parent/guardian (post or personal delivery).
- 7File proof of service with the court.
Known limitations
- 1Form is only for attendance summons, not for filing a full application.
- 2Does not replace a formal protection order.
- 3Only applicable in District and Circuit Courts.
- 4Electronic filing may not be available in all court locations.
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Compact field-by-field guide
Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 37.2 is currently the up‑to‑date version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced recently.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form number is 37.2 and not an earlier draft.
- Check that the layout matches the 2024 Courts Service template.
- Verify that the field for ‘Date of Hearing’ includes both day and time.
- Ensure the signature line includes ‘Court Officer/Registrar’.
- Look for any new instructions on electronic filing via eCourts.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and title from Courts Service cataloguenot confirmed in official source
- SRCTypical filing procedure based on general Courts Service practicenot confirmed in official source
- SRCService deadline of 7 days inferred from standard court notice rulesnot confirmed in official source
- SRCElectronic filing via eCourts mentioned in Courts Service guidancenot confirmed in official source
- SRCSignature requirement for court officernot confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 37.2 with Form 37.1 (application form).
Leaving the ‘time of hearing’ blank.
Using an old version of the form with outdated fields.
Serving the summons to the wrong address.
Failing to sign the form as required.
Submitting the form to the wrong court registry.
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