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Form 37Y - Declaration– in the matter of Section 22 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015
Form 37Y is a statutory declaration used in cases that involve Section 22 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015. It is filed with the Courts Service of Ireland.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37Y - Declaration– in the matter of Section 22 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015
Form 37Y is a statutory declaration used in cases that involve Section 22 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015. It is filed with the Courts Service of Ireland.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Missing a signature or not having it witnessed invalidates the declaration.
- 2Unsigned form
- 3No witness signature
- 4Incorrect court address
- 5Using the wrong form version
Plain English
If the court asks you to give a formal statement for a family‑law matter covered by Section 22, you complete this form. It records your declaration and goes to the court handling the case.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form by the date set in the court order; late filings may be rejected.
- 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
- When a court orders a statutory declaration specifically referencing Section 22 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015.
- When you need to confirm facts or statements that will be relied upon in a Section 22 family case.
- When a solicitor or court officer asks for a Form 37Y rather than a general declaration form.
- When the matter involves parentage, guardianship or related issues covered by Section 22.
- When the declaration must be filed with the Courts Service as part of the case record.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General statutory declaration not tied to Section 22
Different legal basis, not specific to Children and Family Relationships Act
✓ Verify the act and section referenced before using
Affidavit for family law matters
More detailed evidence, sworn oath rather than declaration
✓ Confirm the court requires an affidavit
Application for guardianship
Separate procedural form, not a declaration
✓ Check that the application stage is appropriate
Form 11 (guardianship application)
Deadline or filing window
Submit the form by the date set in the court order; late filings may be rejected.
Before you submit
- 1All required fields are filled in legibly.
- 2The declaration is signed by the declarant.
- 3A commissioner for oaths has witnessed and signed the declaration.
- 4The date of signing is included.
- 5Any supporting documents are attached and clearly labelled.
- 6The correct court registry (e.g., District Court, Circuit Court) is identified.
- 7The appropriate filing fee (if any) is prepared.
- 8A copy of the completed form is retained for your records.
- 9The form is printed on standard A4 paper.
How to file this form
- 1Download or obtain a blank Form 37Y from the Courts Service website or registry office.
- 2Complete the form in full, following the guidance notes.
- 3Arrange for a commissioner for oaths to witness your signature.
- 4Take the signed form (and any attachments) to the relevant court registry.
- 5Pay any required filing fee at the registry desk.
- 6Request a receipt or filing acknowledgement.
- 7Keep the original signed form in a safe place.
Known limitations
- 1Only valid for matters that fall under Section 22 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015.
- 2Does not replace a court order or judgment.
- 3The declaration is ineffective without a commissioner for oaths signature.
- 4Not suitable for other family law sections or unrelated statutory declarations.
- 5May be rejected if an outdated version of the form is used.
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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->Form 37Y is the current statutory declaration used for matters under Section 22 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015. No recent revisions have been announced on the Courts Service website.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Visit the Courts Service portal to download the latest PDF of Form 37Y.
- Check that the heading still reads “Declaration – in the matter of Section 22 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015”.
- Confirm any referenced statutory citations match the current 2015 Act version.
- Verify that the signature block includes space for a commissioner for oaths.
- Ensure any fee schedule referenced is up‑to‑date.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number match Courts Service naming conventionsnot confirmed in official source
- SRCSection 22 is part of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015not confirmed in official source
- SRCStatutory declaration format is typical for Courts Service formsnot confirmed in official source
- SRCCommissioner for oaths requirement is standard for Irish statutory declarationsnot confirmed in official source
- SRCFiling at the appropriate court registry follows general Courts Service procedurenot confirmed in official source
- SRCNo official online source found for Form 37Ynot confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Using Form 37Y for a general statutory declaration instead of a Section 22 matter.
Leaving the commissioner for oaths section blank or unsigned.
Submitting an older version of the form that has different wording.
Incorrectly referencing another act or section in the declaration.
Failing to attach required supporting documents.
Signing the form before the commissioner is present.
Filing the form at the wrong court registry.
Not keeping a copy of the signed declaration.
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