37.8 Order To Parent Or Guardian To Pay Compensation - Children Act, 2001, Section 113

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.

Use this form or another form?

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

• • Downloaded the latest official Form 37.8 from courts.ie.
• • Entered correct child’s full name, DOB and address.
• • Entered accurate parent/guardian name and address.
• • Included the exact compensation amount ordered by the judge.
• • Provided the judge’s reference number and case number.
• • Attached a certified copy of the court judgment.
• • Signed and dated the form.
• • Checked spelling and numbers for accuracy.
• • Selected the correct filing method (post, in‑person, e‑file).
• • Retained a copy of the completed form for your records.

How to file this form

1. 1Download the form from the Courts Service website.
2. 2Complete all required fields in black ink or electronically.
3. 3Attach a certified copy of the judgment.
4. 4Sign and date the form.
5. 5Choose a filing method (post, in‑person, e‑file).
6. 6Submit to the court that issued the original judgment.
7. 7Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.

Known limitations

• • Form only applies to compensation orders under Section 113, not general maintenance.
• • Does not cover enforcement; a separate enforcement form is required.
• • Only accepted by the court that made the original judgment.
• • Electronic filing may not be available in all districts.
• • No provision for multiple children on a single form.