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Form 84.40S – Order To Terminate Private Foster Care Arrangement - Child Care Act 1991, Section 23U (As Inserted By Section 16 Of The Children Act 2001)
Form 84.40S is a court order document used to terminate a private foster care arrangement under Section 23U of the Child Care Act 1991. This form is initiated when a court determines that a private foster care arrangement should be legally ended.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.40S – Order To Terminate Private Foster Care Arrangement - Child Care Act 1991, Section 23U (As Inserted By Section 16 Of The Children Act 2001)
Form 84.40S is a court order document used to terminate a private foster care arrangement under Section 23U of the Child Care Act 1991. This form is initiated when a court determines that a private foster care arrangement should be legally ended.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Using an outdated version of Form 84.40S may result in your termination order being rejected.
- 2Incorrect completion of child identification details
- 3Missing required grounds for termination
- 4Failure to include all relevant parties to the arrangement
- 5Not having court approval before submitting
Plain English
This is a formal document that a court uses to legally end a private foster care arrangement for a child. If you're involved in a private foster care situation that needs to be stopped by a court decision, this form will be part of that legal process.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no standard deadline for submitting this form, as it is submitted only after a court has made the decision to terminate a private foster care arrangement.
- 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 form when a court order is needed to end a private foster care arrangement
- This form is specific to private foster care arrangements, not public foster care
- Only use this form after court proceedings have determined termination is appropriate
- This form is for legal termination, not voluntary arrangements between parties
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Situation
Why it matters
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Public foster care termination
Different legal framework for public arrangements
✓ Confirm whether foster care is private or public
Voluntary foster care arrangement without court involvement
Different process requiring mutual agreement
✓ Determine if court involvement is necessary
Emergency removal of child from foster care
Immediate legal protection required
✓ Assess urgency of situation
Appealing a foster care decision
Different legal process for challenging decisions
✓ Confirm whether you're appealing or initiating termination
Deadline or filing window
There is no standard deadline for submitting this form, as it is submitted only after a court has made the decision to terminate a private foster care arrangement.
Before you submit
- 1Verify all child identification information is accurate
- 2Confirm the foster care arrangement details are correct
- 3Ensure all legal grounds for termination are properly documented
- 4Check that all relevant parties have been notified
- 5Confirm the form has been signed by the appropriate court official
- 6Verify you're using the correct version of the form
- 7Make sure all required supporting documentation is attached
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct version of Form 84.40S from the Courts Service
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the child and foster care arrangement
- 3Document the legal grounds for termination as determined by the court
- 4Have the form reviewed by legal counsel
- 5Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
- 6Keep a copy for your records
- 7Follow up with the court to confirm the order has been processed
Known limitations
- 1This form cannot be used to initiate a foster care termination, only to document a court's decision
- 2The form must be completed after court proceedings have concluded
- 3This form is specific to private foster care arrangements under the Child Care Act 1991
- 4Legal representation is typically required when dealing with 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
- Confirm you're using the most recent version of Form 84.40S
- Check that all references to legislation are current
- Verify that court contact information is up to date
- Ensure all required sections are completed according to current requirements
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number: Form 84.40S
- SRCIssuing agency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCLegal basis: Child Care Act 1991, Section 23U
- SRCAmendment: Children Act 2001, Section 16
- SRCPurpose: To terminate private foster care arrangements
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current version status
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific submission procedures
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Processing times
Common confusion points
Confusing private foster care with public foster care arrangements
Attempting to use this form to initiate rather than document a termination
Not understanding that court approval is required before this form can be submitted
Misidentifying the correct version of the form
Failing to include all required parties to the foster care arrangement
Not providing sufficient documentation for the termination grounds
Assuming voluntary arrangements can be documented with this form
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