Form 84.14 – Notice Of Application For A Care Order - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 18 (1)

What this form is for

• • Use when applying for a Care Order under Section 18(1) of the Child Care Act
• • Use when a child's welfare requires court intervention
• • Use when you're the applicant seeking the Care Order
• • Use only for Care Order applications, not other child welfare matters
• • Use when you have completed the necessary assessments and are ready to proceed with court action

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed as soon as the decision to seek a Care Order has been made and all necessary assessments are complete. Delays could impact the timeline for court proceedings.

Before you submit

• • All sections of the form are completed
• • Child's personal details are accurate and up-to-date
• • Applicant information is complete
• • Reasons for seeking Care Order are clearly stated
• • Supporting documentation is attached
• • Court fee payment is included or arranged
• • Copy of the form is retained for records

How to file this form

1. 1Complete the form with all required information
2. 2Gather supporting documentation and evidence
3. 3Determine the appropriate court location
4. 4Pay any required court fees
5. 5Submit the form to the court office by post, in person, or electronically
6. 6Obtain a receipt or confirmation of submission
7. 7Notify all relevant parties as required by court rules

Known limitations

• • This form only initiates the Care Order process, it doesn't guarantee the order will be granted
• • The form must be completed in accordance with current legislation
• • Electronic filing options may be limited depending on the court location
• • The form may require additional supporting documents not listed
• • Legal advice may be necessary for complex cases