58.8 Order Appointing Guardian(S) - Guardianship Of Children Acts 1964 To 1997 Section 8(1)

What this form is for

• • Use when the court needs to formally appoint a guardian for a child
• • Use when changing existing guardianship arrangements
• • Use when establishing guardianship where none currently exists
• • Use when multiple guardians need to be appointed
• • Use when specific conditions need to be attached to the guardianship

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no standard deadline for submitting this form, as timing depends on the specific circumstances of the case and court scheduling. However, delays in submission can impact the child's welfare, so prompt action is recommended when guardianship is needed.

Before you submit

• • All sections of the form are completely filled
• • Child's full name and date of birth are correct
• • Proposed guardians' information is complete and accurate
• • Supporting documents are attached
• • Form is properly witnessed if required
• • Court fees are paid or exemption claimed
• • Copies are made for your records
• • All parties to be notified are identified

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct form from the Courts Service or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information
3. 3Gather required supporting documents
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
5. 5Pay any required court fees
6. 6Attend any required court hearings
7. 7Wait for the court's decision on the guardianship application

Known limitations

• • This form cannot be used to establish guardianship in adoption cases
• • The court may reject the application if it's not in the child's best interests
• • Guardianship orders may be subject to review or change by the court
• • This form does not address financial support arrangements
• • International guardianship issues may require additional forms or procedures