58.51  Order Directing Report - Guardianship Of Infants Act 1964, Section 32(1)(A)

What this form is for

• • Use when a court needs more information about a child's living situation
• • Use when expert assessment is required for guardianship decisions
• • Use when the court needs to understand the child's relationship with potential guardians
• • Use when financial information relevant to guardianship is needed
• • Use when a social work assessment is required

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline for this form, but it should be submitted as soon as the court determines that a report is needed to assist with the guardianship decision.

Before you submit

• • Verify all case details are correct
• • Ensure the form is signed by the appropriate court official
• • Check that all required parties are identified
• • Confirm the report requirements are clearly specified
• • Verify the court reference number is correct
• • Ensure proper formatting and legibility
• • Check if any additional documentation needs to be attached

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct form from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the report needed
3. 3Have the form approved by the presiding judge if required
4. 4Submit the completed form to the relevant court office
5. 5Keep a copy for your records
6. 6Confirm receipt with the court

Known limitations

• • This form only directs the preparation of a report, it doesn't make the final guardianship decision
• • The form may not be suitable for all types of guardianship disputes
• • Electronic filing options may be limited for this specific form
• • The form may not cover all circumstances requiring a report in guardianship cases
• • It may not be appropriate for emergency situations requiring immediate action