58.1  Application in Relation to Arrangements for Children - Guardianship of Infants Act 1964, as amended.

What this form is for

• • Use when parents cannot agree on custody arrangements
• • Use when formalizing access rights between parents
• • Use when determining guardianship responsibilities
• • Use when seeking court approval for specific arrangements
• • Not for maintenance/financial support matters (use Form 12 instead)
• • Not for emergency protection orders (use Form 11 instead)

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no fixed deadline for submitting this form, but delays can result in prolonged uncertainty for children. Applications should be submitted as soon as agreement cannot be reached between parties.

Before you submit

• • Form is fully completed with all sections answered
• • Children's details are accurate and up-to-date
• • Proposed arrangements are specific and practical
• • All relevant supporting documents are attached
• • Form is signed and witnessed correctly
• • Correct court jurisdiction has been identified
• • Copies have been made for personal records
• • Fee payment is included if required by the court

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct Form 58.1 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the children and proposed arrangements
3. 3Gather supporting documentation such as birth certificates and previous agreements
4. 4Arrange for a witness to sign the form after you have signed it
5. 5Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office either in person or by post
6. 6Pay any required court fees
7. 7Keep a copy of the submitted form and any receipt for your records

Known limitations

• • This form does not address financial support for children
• • The court cannot make decisions on immigration status
• • Formal arrangements may need to be reviewed if circumstances change significantly
• • Court decisions are based on the best interests of the child, not parent preferences
• • Previous agreements may be overridden by court orders