58.22  Variation Order / Order Discharging Previous Order - Guardianship Of Children Acts, 1964 To 1997

What this form is for

• • Use this form when you need to change the terms of an existing guardianship order
• • Use this form when you want to completely end a guardianship order
• • Use this form when a child's circumstances have significantly changed
• • Use this form when a guardian is no longer able or willing to fulfill their duties
• • Use this form when all parties agree to change or end the guardianship arrangement

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no standard deadline for filing this form, but it should be submitted as early as possible before any scheduled hearing date to allow all parties time to respond.

Before you submit

• • Complete all sections of the form fully and accurately
• • Include the current guardianship order reference number
• • Attach any required supporting documents
• • Verify court fee payment is correct and receipt is included
• • Ensure all parties named in the current order have been notified
• • Check that the form is signed in all required places

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the current version of Form 58.22 from the Courts Service of Ireland
2. 2Complete the form with all required information about the current order and requested changes
3. 3Gather supporting documentation explaining the need for variation or discharge
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office with required fees
5. 5Ensure proper service of the form on all interested parties as directed by the court
6. 6Attend any required court hearings related to the application

Known limitations

• • This form cannot be used to establish initial guardianship rights
• • The court may refuse to vary or discharge an order if it's not in the child's best interests
• • The form does not address financial arrangements related to guardianship
• • The court may require additional hearings before making a decision