58.34  Order Appointing Nominated Person To Be A Temporary Guardian - Guardianship Of Infants Act 1964, Section 6E(5) (Inserted By Section 49 Of The Children And Family Relationships Act 2015)

What this form is for

• • You need this when a child requires immediate, temporary care.
• • It applies before a final decision on who should be the permanent guardian is made.
• • The appointment must follow Section 6E(5) of the Guardianship Of Infants Act 1964.
• • Use it if you are appointing someone other than a parent as the temporary carer.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no fixed deadline mentioned, but it must be submitted as soon as the need for a temporary guardian arises.

Before you submit

• • Ensure all sections of Form 58.34 are fully completed.
• • Attach supporting documentation proving the need for temporary guardianship.
• • Verify the identity and relationship details of the Nominated Person.
• • Confirm the child's full name, date of birth, and current residence address are accurate.
• • Ensure the court issuing this order is correctly identified (e.g., District Court, Circuit Court).
• • Sign and date the form where indicated.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all fields on Form 58.34 accurately.
2. 2Gather necessary supporting evidence regarding the child's circumstances.
3. 3Submit the completed form to the relevant local Courts Service office.
4. 4Pay any required filing fee (check current rates).
5. 5Receive a stamped copy or confirmation receipt from the court.

Known limitations

• • This form only establishes *temporary* guardianship; it does not confirm permanent status.
• • It is an Order, meaning it must be issued by a Court Judge/Master. Do not self-certify without judicial sign-off.
• • The specific jurisdiction (which court handles the case) must match the location where the child resides or where the issue arose.