Form 84.23 – Contribution Order - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 18 (7)

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

Use this form or another form?

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

• • Form is fully completed with all sections answered
• • All required supporting documents are attached
• • Form is signed and dated correctly
• • Appropriate court fee has been paid or exemption claimed
• • A copy has been kept for your records
• • Form is the most current version available

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct Form 84.23 from the Courts Service of Ireland
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the child and care requirements
3. 3Gather supporting documentation like financial statements and care agreements
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate District Court office
5. 5Pay any required fees or apply for a fee exemption
6. 6Attend any required court hearings related to your application

Known limitations

• • This form only addresses financial contributions, not care arrangements
• • The court will consider both parties' financial circumstances
• • The form doesn't guarantee a specific contribution amount will be ordered
• • Complex financial situations may require additional legal advice
• • The court may need more information than what's on this form