58.18 Order On Question Affecting Welfare Of Child(Ren) - Guardianship Of Infants Act 1964, Section 11

What this form is for

• • Use this when there is an ongoing dispute about who should care for your child(ren).
• • It applies specifically to issues covered under Section 11 of the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964.
• • You need this form if a court needs to officially decide on a question affecting the welfare of the child.
• • This is used when parties cannot agree on the best course of action for the child.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no fixed deadline unless set by a judge in previous proceedings. Submit it as soon as the issue arises or when instructed to do so.

Before you submit

• • Have you clearly stated which child(ren) this order concerns?
• • Is the full name and address of each party involved listed correctly?
• • Does the description of the 'Question Affecting Welfare' clearly explain the dispute?
• • Are all required supporting documents attached (e.g., birth certificates)?
• • Have you signed and dated the form where indicated?
• • If submitting online, is the electronic filing method correct for your local court?

How to file this form

1. 1Complete every section of Form 58.18 thoroughly.
2. 2Gather all necessary supporting documentation (e.g., evidence letters, previous orders).
3. 3Sign and date the form in the designated areas.
4. 4Submit the completed packet to the relevant Courts Service office or via their online portal.
5. 5Keep a copy of the fully signed form for your own records.

Known limitations

• • This form itself does not guarantee a specific outcome; it initiates the court process.
• • The required supporting evidence is not detailed on the form itself—you must provide it separately.
• • Not confirmed in official source: There may be variations depending on which Circuit or District Court you file with.
• • It relates specifically to Section 11, so issues outside that specific statutory section might need a different filing.