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Form 58.51 Order Directing Report - Guardianship Of Infants Act 1964, Section 32(1)(A)
This form is an Order Directing Report under the Guardianship Of Infants Act 1964, specifically relating to Section 32(1)(A). You use it when a formal order needs to be directed regarding the guardianship of infants.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 58.51 Order Directing Report - Guardianship Of Infants Act 1964, Section 32(1)(A)
This form is an Order Directing Report under the Guardianship Of Infants Act 1964, specifically relating to Section 32(1)(A). You use it when a formal order needs to be directed regarding the guardianship of infants.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure you correctly cite Section 32(1)(A) on the form itself.
- 2Failing to specify which infant the order applies to.
- 3Incorrectly referencing the Guardianship Of Infants Act 1964.
- 4Not detailing the grounds necessitating the Section 32(1)(A) direction.
- 5Submitting it to the wrong court registry.
Plain English
Essentially, this document tells the Court what needs to happen concerning who has guardianship over children. It formally reports on a situation governed by the Guardianship Of Infants Act 1964. This is used when an official decision about custody or care is required.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no single universal deadline; submission must occur when the matter requires a formal directive under this Act. Check your specific court listing for the required date.
- 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
- Use this form when you need the Court to formally direct a report about infant guardianship.
- This is required under the specific provisions of Section 32(1)(A) of the relevant Act.
- It directs the court's attention to a formal assessment or situation regarding who should have guardianship over an infant.
- Choose this when general application forms are not sufficient for detailing complex guardianship matters.
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Use this form or another form?
General Guardianship Application
If you don't need a specific Section 32(1)(A) direction
✓ Ensure the Act reference is correct.
Consent to Guardianship
Used when parents agree on guardianship terms
✓ Check if consent needs court ratification.
Guardianship Variation Order
If existing guardianship needs changing
✓ Confirm the original order details match this report.
Application for Guardianship
For initial requests before a specific direction is needed
✓ Verify if Section 32(1)(A) applies to your case.
Deadline or filing window
There is no single universal deadline; submission must occur when the matter requires a formal directive under this Act. Check your specific court listing for the required date.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all sections relevant to your case are fully completed, not left blank.
- 2Verify that the names of the infant(s) and parents are spelled exactly as per official documentation.
- 3Attach supporting documents (e.g., birth certificates, parental consent forms).
- 4Sign and date the form where required by the designated signatory (e.g., solicitor or applicant).
- 5If submitting electronically, check that all fields have been correctly mapped to their digital counterparts.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 58.51 accurately.
- 2Gather necessary supporting evidence related to the guardianship issue.
- 3Sign and date the form according to the required authority.
- 4Submit the completed package to the relevant Court office (or via the Courts Service online portal).
- 5Keep a copy of the fully submitted form for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form directs a report; it is not the final guardianship order itself.
- 2Specific fields may require input based on whether you are applying as a parent, relative, or other interested party (Not confirmed in official source).
- 3The required supporting documents are not detailed on this form alone. Check accompanying instructions.
- 4It does not guarantee the court will grant the requested direction.
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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 a formal Order Directing Report used within the Courts Service of Ireland system. It relates specifically to Section 32(1)(A) of the Guardianship Of Infants Act 1964.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date stamp on the form header against today's date.
- Verify that the title explicitly mentions 'Section 32(1)(A)' of the Guardianship Of Infants Act 1964.
- Confirm the Courts Service of Ireland logo/identifier is present and current.
- Review any specific instructions printed near the signature blocks.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 58.51
- SRCAct Cited: Guardianship Of Infants Act 1964
- SRCSpecific Section: 32(1)(A) - Order Directing Report
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The exact procedural requirement for filing this form.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Guardianship' with 'Custody': Guardianship relates to overall care and decision-making; Custody is often a specific aspect of that.
Not knowing which party needs to sign: Check if the applicant, parent, or legal representative must sign.
Believing this form *is* the final order: It directs the report; the judge issues the final Order based on it.
Incorrectly citing the Act section: Double-check that your case truly falls under 32(1)(A) and not another subsection.
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