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Form 84.23 – Contribution Order - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 18 (7)
Form 84.23 is a court document used to request a financial contribution order under Section 18(7) of the Child Care Act, 1991. This form is used when seeking a court order for someone to contribute to the costs of caring for a child.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.23 – Contribution Order - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 18 (7)
Form 84.23 is a court document used to request a financial contribution order under Section 18(7) of the Child Care Act, 1991. This form is used when seeking a court order for someone to contribute to the costs of caring for a child.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure all financial calculations are accurate and supported by evidence.
- 2Incomplete information may delay processing
- 3Incorrect financial details could result in inappropriate orders
- 4Missing supporting documentation weakens your case
- 5Failure to disclose all relevant information may lead to legal consequences
Plain English
This form helps you ask a court to order someone to help pay for a child's care. It's used when you believe someone should contribute financially to a child's welfare but hasn't agreed to do so voluntarily.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no standard deadline for submitting this form, but delays may affect the child's care arrangements. Submit as soon as you need to formalize financial contributions.
- 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 when seeking a court-ordered financial contribution for child care
- Use when informal agreements about financial support have failed
- Use when the other party refuses to contribute to the child's care costs
- Use when you need formal documentation for financial support arrangements
- Do not use for routine child maintenance which may use different forms
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Use this form or another form?
Routine child maintenance
Different legal basis and procedures
✓ Check if this is about standard maintenance or specific care costs
Divorce financial settlements
Different legal process and considerations
✓ Verify if this is part of divorce proceedings
Guardianship applications
Different legal focus on rights rather than financial contributions
✓ Confirm if guardianship is the primary issue
Access arrangements
Focuses on contact rather than financial support
✓ Ensure you're not seeking access rights instead of financial support
Deadline or filing window
There is no standard deadline for submitting this form, but delays may affect the child's care arrangements. Submit as soon as you need to formalize financial contributions.
Before you submit
- 1Form is fully completed with all sections answered
- 2All required supporting documents are attached
- 3Form is signed and dated correctly
- 4Appropriate court fee has been paid or exemption claimed
- 5A copy has been kept for your records
- 6Form is the most current version available
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct Form 84.23 from the Courts Service of Ireland
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the child and care requirements
- 3Gather supporting documentation like financial statements and care agreements
- 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate District Court office
- 5Pay any required fees or apply for a fee exemption
- 6Attend any required court hearings related to your application
Known limitations
- 1This form only addresses financial contributions, not care arrangements
- 2The court will consider both parties' financial circumstances
- 3The form doesn't guarantee a specific contribution amount will be ordered
- 4Complex financial situations may require additional legal advice
- 5The court may need more information than what's on this form
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify you're using the most current version of Form 84.23
- Check for any recent amendments to the Child Care Act that might affect this form
- Confirm court fees haven't changed since the form was last updated
- Ensure contact details for court offices are current
- Check if any additional documentation requirements have been introduced
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and name confirmed from provided information
- SRCIssuing agency confirmed as Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCLegal basis confirmed as Child Care Act, 1991 Section 18(7)
- SRCPurpose inferred from form name and legal reference
- SRCSubmission process inferred from standard Irish court procedures
- SRCSpecific requirements not confirmed in official source
- SRCCurrent validity period not confirmed in official source
- SRCFee amounts not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with routine child maintenance forms
Unclear about what financial documentation to provide
Not understanding the difference between care costs and maintenance
Misunderstanding who can be required to contribute financially
Uncertainty about which court has jurisdiction
Confusion about the legal basis for the contribution request
Not knowing what happens after the form is submitted
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