58.25  Order That Child(Ren) Be Given Up To Parent - Guardianship Of Children Acts 1964 To 1997 Section 14

What this form is for

• • Use this form when you are a parent seeking guardianship of your child
• • Use this form when you need a court order to establish guardianship
• • Use this form when you cannot reach an agreement with the current guardian
• • Use this form only if Section 14 of the Guardianship of Children Acts applies to your situation
• • Do not use this form for adoption proceedings

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no statutory deadline for filing this form, but it should be filed as soon as possible after deciding to pursue guardianship, as delays could be viewed negatively by the court when considering the best interests of the child.

Before you submit

• • All sections of the form are completed
• • All required supporting documents are attached
• • Form is signed in all required places
• • Appropriate court fee is included or waiver application is submitted
• • Copies are made for your records
• • All relevant parties have been notified
• • Legal advice has been sought if necessary

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct Form 58.25 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about yourself and the child
3. 3Gather all required supporting documents
4. 4File the completed form at the appropriate court registry
5. 5Pay the required fee or apply for a fee waiver
6. 6Attend any required court hearings
7. 7Wait for the court's decision

Known limitations

• • This form cannot be used to establish guardianship if the child is in the care of the Child and Family Agency
• • The court will only grant this order if it is in the best interests of the child
• • This form does not guarantee that the court will grant the order
• • The form cannot be used to change existing guardianship arrangements without proper grounds
• • The form must be filed in the correct court with jurisdiction over the case