41B.18 Notice Of Application To Vary Or Revoke An Order - Protection Of Children (Hague Convention) Act 2000

What this form is for

• • Use this form when you need to change the terms of an existing Hague Convention order
• • Use this form when you believe an existing Hague Convention order should be cancelled
• • Use this form when circumstances have significantly changed since the original order was made
• • Do not use this form for initial applications - a different form would be required
• • Do not use this form for routine updates - only for substantial changes

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline for submitting this form, but applications should be made promptly when circumstances change. Court may set specific deadlines once your application is filed, so respond promptly to any court communications.

Before you submit

• • All sections of the form are completed with accurate information
• • Supporting documents are attached and referenced in the application
• • All required declarations are signed and dated
• • Appropriate fees are paid if required
• • Copies have been kept for your records
• • All relevant parties have been notified as required by court rules
• • Form is submitted to the correct court office handling Hague Convention cases

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct form (41B.18) from the Courts Service of Ireland
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the existing order and changes
3. 3Gather supporting evidence demonstrating the need for variation or revocation
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office with any required fees
5. 5Serve copies on all other parties as required by court rules
6. 6Attend any required court hearings
7. 7Keep records of all communications and court decisions

Known limitations

• • This form cannot be used for initial applications under the Hague Convention
• • The court may not grant variation or revocation without proper evidence of changed circumstances
• • International elements may complicate the timeline and process
• • Legal representation may be necessary for complex cases
• • The court must consider the best interests of the child above all other factors