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Form 58.4 Order Under Section 7(5)(A) / 7(5)(B) - Guardianship Of Infants Act 1964, Section 7(5)
This form is used to formally request an Order under Section 7(5)(A) or 7(5)(B) of the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964. You use this when seeking a court order regarding the care and upbringing of children.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 58.4 Order Under Section 7(5)(A) / 7(5)(B) - Guardianship Of Infants Act 1964, Section 7(5)
This form is used to formally request an Order under Section 7(5)(A) or 7(5)(B) of the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964. You use this when seeking a court order regarding the care and upbringing of children.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Always confirm which specific section (A or B) applies to your situation first.
- 2Failing to specify A vs. B correctly
- 3Missing required contact details of all parties
- 4Using outdated version of Form 58.4
- 5Incomplete details about the infants' circumstances
Plain English
If you need the Irish Courts to officially decide who should look after your child, this is the paperwork for that decision. It formalizes the request based on specific rules laid out in the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed deadline noted here, but submission should happen as soon as the need for the order arises.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- You need this form when asking the court for a formal Order regarding children's care.
- Use it specifically if your request falls under Section 7(5)(A) or 7(5)(B).
- This is used when you are not just making an informal agreement but require a binding Court Order.
- It covers requests related to guardianship of infants under the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Requesting sole custody/guardianship
You are applying for a specific order type under Section 7(5).
✓ Check if your request fits A or B.
Seeking general care arrangements
If the issue is broader than 7(5)(A/B), another form might be needed.
✓ Read the accompanying guidance.
Application to vary existing Order
This may require a variation application, but it often references this section.
✓ Confirm with the Courts Service.
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed deadline noted here, but submission should happen as soon as the need for the order arises.
Before you submit
- 1Fill in all required fields completely; do not leave them blank.
- 2Sign and date the form where indicated by the Courts Service.
- 3Attach supporting documents (e.g., birth certificates, existing agreements).
- 4If applicable, ensure you have paid the correct court fee.
- 5Double-check that the child's details match official records.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 58.4 fully using black ink.
- 2Gather all necessary evidence supporting your request.
- 3Submit the form and documents to the relevant District or Circuit Court office.
- 4Pay any required filing fees at the time of submission.
- 5Obtain a stamped receipt confirming acceptance by the Courts Service.
Known limitations
- 1This form only requests an Order under Section 7(5); it is not a blanket application for all guardianship issues.
- 2The specific requirements for A vs. B must be met; using the wrong section can delay processing.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: The required supporting documentation list may change slightly by court.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This is the standard request form for Guardianship Orders under Section 7(5) of the 1964 Act. It remains the primary document when seeking specific orders relating to infant care.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if the specific reference to Section 7(5)(A) or 7(5)(B) is correct for your situation.
- Verify the date and version number printed on the form itself.
- Confirm the current address/contact details of the issuing Court.
- Ensure you have clearly ticked which subsection (A or B) applies.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm Number: 58.4
- SRCAct Referenced: Guardianship Of Infants Act 1964
- SRCSpecific Section: Section 7(5)(A) / 7(5)(B)
Common confusion points
Confusing Section 7(5)(A) vs. 7(5)(B); they relate to specific circumstances under the Act.
Not knowing which court (District/Circuit) handles your application.
Assuming filling out the form is enough; you must also provide evidence.
Mistaking this for an informal letter or agreement rather than a formal Court request.
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