Form 37C - Notice To Trustees - Family Law Acts

What this form is for

• • Use this when trustees need to officially inform others about their role in a family law case.
• • It serves as the official communication from the trustee(s) to interested parties.
• • Select this form if your duties relate specifically to an ongoing matter covered by the Family Law Acts (e.g., custody, maintenance).
• • Do not use this when simply filing initial documents; this is for notifying stakeholders about actions taken or required.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The timing depends on when your trustee role starts or changes. Submit it promptly after that event occurs.

Before you submit

• • Proofread all names and addresses for accuracy (especially in the Family Law context).
• • Verify that the trustee's signature block is complete.
• • Check that the specific section requiring a date has been filled in.
• • Ensure the case number referenced matches the file held by the Courts Service of Ireland.
• • Confirm you have included any required attachments mentioned in the form instructions.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all fields on Form 37C clearly and legibly.
2. 2Sign and date the document where indicated.
3. 3Submit the signed form to the relevant court office (Courts Service).
4. 4If submitting electronically, ensure it is uploaded to the correct case file portal.
5. 5Keep a copy for your own records.

Known limitations

• • This form does not dictate the outcome of the family law matter; it only notifies about trustees' actions.
• • It does not replace other statutory filings (e.g., affidavits or applications).
• • The required recipient list must be accurate according to the court order.
• • Not confirmed in official source: There is no specific limit on how many copies must be served.