58.27 Order That Child(Ren) Be Given Up To A Parent - Guardianship Of Children Acts 1962 To 1997 Section 15

What this form is for

• • Use when seeking court-ordered guardianship transfer to a parent
• • Use as part of formal family law proceedings
• • Use when both parents agree to the guardianship change
• • Use when one parent is applying for sole guardianship
• • Do not use for temporary custody arrangements

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed as soon as you have decided to apply for a guardianship order, as court proceedings can take time to process.

Before you submit

• • Form is fully completed with no blank sections
• • All required supporting documents are attached
• • Form is signed in the correct places
• • Appropriate fee has been paid or exemption claimed
• • Copies have been made for your records
• • Court location is correct for your jurisdiction

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the official Form 58.27 from the Courts Service
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information
3. 3Gather required supporting documentation
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
5. 5Pay any required fees or claim exemption
6. 6Attend any required court hearings
7. 7Wait for the court's decision on your application

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to guardianship under Irish law
• • The court may not grant the order if it's not in the child's best interests
• • Both parents must be notified of the application
• • The court may require additional information before making a decision
• • This form does not address custody arrangements or access rights