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Form 58.46 Order Varying Or Terminating An Enforcement Order - Guardianship Of Infants Act 1964, Section 18C(1)
This form allows you to change or end an existing Enforcement Order under the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964. You use it when a previous order regarding infant guardianship needs modification or complete termination.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 58.46 Order Varying Or Terminating An Enforcement Order - Guardianship Of Infants Act 1964, Section 18C(1)
This form allows you to change or end an existing Enforcement Order under the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964. You use it when a previous order regarding infant guardianship needs modification or complete termination.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to reference the specific original Enforcement Order number on Form 58.46.
- 2Failing to cite the correct original Enforcement Order number.
- 3Vaguely describing the desired outcome (e.g., just saying 'change' instead of specifying the new arrangement).
- 4Not providing a clear justification for why the order needs varying or terminating.
- 5Submitting without confirming the identity and details of all parties involved.
Plain English
If there is an official court order about who looks after your child, and that arrangement isn't perfect anymore, this form helps update it. It lets you tell the Courts Service of Ireland that the existing plan needs tweaking or cancelling entirely.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no strict universal deadline listed in the form title, but submission should happen as soon as the circumstances requiring change or termination occur.
- 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 have an existing Enforcement Order about who looks after a child (infant).
- The current situation requires you to change details of that existing order.
- The current situation requires the old guardianship order to stop completely (terminate).
- A previous court decision under this Act needs formal modification or ending.
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Use this form or another form?
Need a brand new guardianship order
If you are starting fresh, not modifying an existing one
✓ Check the specific Section number on your old order.
Possibly Form 58.46 (Different section)
Need to change something else unrelated to guardianship
If the issue is financial or custody location only
✓ See if a different Courts Service form covers that specific area.
The original order hasn't been enforced yet
If you need to adjust terms before enforcement begins
✓ Check if 'Variation' or 'Termination' is the primary goal.
Need a general court application for infants
If unsure which specific order needs changing/ending
✓ Review your original decree.
Deadline or filing window
There is no strict universal deadline listed in the form title, but submission should happen as soon as the circumstances requiring change or termination occur.
Before you submit
- 1Fill in all required sections clearly and legibly.
- 2State clearly whether you are 'Varying' or 'Terminating' the order.
- 3Include copies of the original Enforcement Order being acted upon.
- 4Provide full details of the infant(s) involved (name, DOB).
- 5Ensure all parties mentioned in the old order are listed correctly.
- 6Sign and date the form where indicated.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 58.46 thoroughly.
- 2Gather supporting documents proving why the change or end is needed.
- 3Submit the completed form to the relevant Courts Service office (or via online portal).
- 4Pay any required filing fee, if applicable (check local court requirements).
- 5Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not replace legal advice. It is just the application.
- 2The specific court receiving the form might have minor procedural variations.
- 3It addresses guardianship orders only; it doesn't cover all aspects of parenting.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: The exact fee payable varies by location.
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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 specific document to use when you need to alter or end a guardianship order made under the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964. It relates directly to Section 18C(1) of that Act.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the exact date of the current form version on the document itself.
- Verify the title matches: 'Order Varying Or Terminating An Enforcement Order'.
- Confirm the Act cited is 'Guardianship Of Infants Act 1964'.
- Ensure Section 18C(1) is correctly listed as the relevant section.
- Check if there are any new boxes or mandatory fields added recently.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 58.46
- SRCAct Referenced: Guardianship Of Infants Act 1964
- SRCSpecific Provision: Section 18C(1)
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Variation' with 'Termination': Variation means changing something; Termination means it stops completely.
Not knowing which section: If the original order cites a different section of the 1964 Act, ensure you note that too.
Filing without proof: Submitting the form without the original Enforcement Order makes processing much slower.
Who signs? Usually one of the parties involved in the guardianship dispute must sign it.
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