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Form 37C - Notice To Trustees - Family Law Acts
Form 37C is a Notice To Trustees issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It relates specifically to matters under the Family Law Acts in Ireland. You use this form when trustees need to formally notify relevant parties about their duties or actions.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37C - Notice To Trustees - Family Law Acts
Form 37C is a Notice To Trustees issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It relates specifically to matters under the Family Law Acts in Ireland. You use this form when trustees need to formally notify relevant parties about their duties or actions.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Don't forget to specify *which* Family Law Act provisions apply!
- 2Failing to name the correct parties being notified.
- 3Not specifying the relevant Family Law Act section.
- 4Submitting an outdated version of the form.
- 5Omitting the date you officially took up the trusteeship.
Plain English
This document tells people that you are acting as a trustee regarding family law issues. Think of it as an official heads-up from the Courts Service. It confirms who is looking after things for someone else under Irish Family Law rules.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The timing depends on when your trustee role starts or changes. Submit it promptly after that event occurs.
- 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 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.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Trustee needs to apply for a new order
This form notifies; the other applies.
✓ Check if you are applying or just informing.
Notifying someone about an appointment date
The specific notice type dictates the exact document used.
✓ Confirm the purpose of your notification first.
Might use a standard Notice of Hearing/Appointment
Trustee is resigning from the role
Resignation needs formal documentation alongside this notice.
✓ Check if the form requires an attached resignation letter.
Form 37C (but might require accompanying declaration)
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
- 1Proofread all names and addresses for accuracy (especially in the Family Law context).
- 2Verify that the trustee's signature block is complete.
- 3Check that the specific section requiring a date has been filled in.
- 4Ensure the case number referenced matches the file held by the Courts Service of Ireland.
- 5Confirm you have included any required attachments mentioned in the form instructions.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all fields on Form 37C clearly and legibly.
- 2Sign and date the document where indicated.
- 3Submit the signed form to the relevant court office (Courts Service).
- 4If submitting electronically, ensure it is uploaded to the correct case file portal.
- 5Keep a copy for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not dictate the outcome of the family law matter; it only notifies about trustees' actions.
- 2It does not replace other statutory filings (e.g., affidavits or applications).
- 3The required recipient list must be accurate according to the court order.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: There is no specific limit on how many copies must be served.
Field map
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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 standard notice form used within Irish family law matters. It remains active for formal notification purposes under relevant Family Law Acts.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date on the top right corner for the current revision.
- Verify the specific section headings match your case type (e.g., Divorce vs. Child Maintenance).
- Ensure the designated Court location matches where the hearing is taking place.
- Confirm the name of the court/district office issuing the notice.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Name: Form 37C - Notice To Trustees
- SRCSubject Matter: Family Law Acts
- SRCPurpose: Formal notification regarding trustee duties/actions.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Trustee' with 'Applicant': The trustee is the person holding the assets/duty, not necessarily who started the case.
Not knowing which specific Family Law Act applies: This affects required details on the form.
Mistaking this for a general court filing slip: It is a formal *notice* to parties, not just administrative paperwork.
Using an old version of Form 37C when a new one has been released.
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