58.20  Order Under Section 11B Giving Access - Guardianship Of Children Acts, 1964 To 1997

What this form is for

• • Use when formal access arrangements need to be established by court order
• • Use when existing access orders need modification due to changed circumstances
• • Use when access rights are being disputed between guardians
• • Use when someone other than a parent is seeking access rights
• • Use when there are concerns about a child's welfare during access visits

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There are no specific deadlines for filing this form, but delays could impact the child's welfare. File as soon as access arrangements become an issue that cannot be resolved informally.

Before you submit

• • Form is fully completed with all sections answered
• • All required supporting documents are attached
• • Appropriate court fee is paid or exemption claimed
• • Copies are made for all parties involved
• • Form is filed in the correct court jurisdiction
• • Child's current address and school information is accurate
• • Any previous court orders are referenced correctly

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct form 58.20 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the child and proposed access
3. 3Gather supporting documents like birth certificates and previous orders
4. 4Pay the required filing fee or apply for a fee exemption
5. 5File the completed form at the appropriate court office
6. 6Ensure all other parties receive copies of the application
7. 7Attend any required court hearings related to your application

Known limitations

• • This form only addresses access rights, not guardianship itself
• • The court cannot make orders retroactively
• • The court may require additional information or assessments
• • The court prioritizes the child's welfare over adult interests
• • Legal representation may be necessary for complex cases