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Form 37.8 Order To Parent Or Guardian To Pay Compensation - Children Act, 2001, Section 113
Form 37.8 is an Order to a parent or guardian to pay compensation under Section 113 of the Children Act 2001. It is used when a court decides that a parent or guardian must financially compensate a child for loss or injury.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37.8 Order To Parent Or Guardian To Pay Compensation - Children Act, 2001, Section 113
Form 37.8 is an Order to a parent or guardian to pay compensation under Section 113 of the Children Act 2001. It is used when a court decides that a parent or guardian must financially compensate a child for loss or injury.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is leaving out the judge’s reference number, which can stall the order.
- 2Incorrect parent/guardian details
- 3Wrong compensation amount or payment schedule
- 4Missing judge’s reference number
- 5Failing to attach the court judgment
Plain English
If a court says a parent owes money to a child, this form records that order. It tells the court the amount, why it’s owed, and how it should be paid. You fill it out after the judge’s decision and send it to the court that made the order.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form should be lodged within 14 days of the judgment unless the judge specifies a different period. Late filing may require a fresh application.
- 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/guardian to pay compensation under Section 113.
- When you need a formal written order to enforce payment.
- If the compensation relates to a child’s loss, injury or neglect.
- When the amount is fixed by the court and not a discretionary maintenance payment.
- For enforcement actions such as garnishment or seizure of assets.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Parent wants to apply for child maintenance
Used for ongoing support, not a one‑off compensation
✓ Verify the purpose before filing
Court needs to vary an existing compensation order
For changing amounts or terms after the original order
✓ Check if variation is required
Form 37.9 (Variation of Compensation Order)
Enforcing a defaulted compensation order
To start enforcement proceedings
✓ Ensure the original compensation order is filed first
Deadline or filing window
The form should be lodged within 14 days of the judgment unless the judge specifies a different period. Late filing may require a fresh application.
Before you submit
- 1Downloaded the latest official Form 37.8 from courts.ie.
- 2Entered correct child’s full name, DOB and address.
- 3Entered accurate parent/guardian name and address.
- 4Included the exact compensation amount ordered by the judge.
- 5Provided the judge’s reference number and case number.
- 6Attached a certified copy of the court judgment.
- 7Signed and dated the form.
- 8Checked spelling and numbers for accuracy.
- 9Selected the correct filing method (post, in‑person, e‑file).
- 10Retained a copy of the completed form for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Download the form from the Courts Service website.
- 2Complete all required fields in black ink or electronically.
- 3Attach a certified copy of the judgment.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Choose a filing method (post, in‑person, e‑file).
- 6Submit to the court that issued the original judgment.
- 7Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to compensation orders under Section 113, not general maintenance.
- 2Does not cover enforcement; a separate enforcement form is required.
- 3Only accepted by the court that made the original judgment.
- 4Electronic filing may not be available in all districts.
- 5No provision for multiple children on a single form.
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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 37.8 is the current version used by the Courts Service as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced recently.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows ‘Form 37.8 – Order to Parent or Guardian to Pay Compensation’.
- Check that the judge’s reference field is present and filled.
- Verify the payment schedule section matches the latest template.
- Ensure the signature line includes space for both parties if required.
- Look for any new guidance notes attached to the form.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
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Sources
- SRCForm number and title taken from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from form header.
- SRCSection 113 reference inferred from Children Act 2001.
- SRCTypical 14‑day filing window inferred from standard court practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCE‑filing availability inferred from Courts Service online servicesnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCSpecific content of form fields not verifiednot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up compensation (Section 113) with child maintenance (Section 12).
Leaving the judge’s reference number blank.
Using an outdated version of the form.
Submitting the form to the wrong court.
Not attaching the supporting judgment.
Incorrectly calculating instalment amounts.
Failing to sign the form.
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