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Form 84.42 – Order Requesting The Preparation Of A Report - Child Care Act 1991
This form is used to request the preparation of a report in child care proceedings under the Child Care Act 1991 in Ireland. It is typically used when a court needs additional information about a child's circumstances to make informed decisions regarding care, welfare, or protection.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.42 – Order Requesting The Preparation Of A Report - Child Care Act 1991
This form is used to request the preparation of a report in child care proceedings under the Child Care Act 1991 in Ireland. It is typically used when a court needs additional information about a child's circumstances to make informed decisions regarding care, welfare, or protection.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Always specify exactly what information the report should cover to ensure it meets the court's needs.
- 2Incomplete information about the child's circumstances
- 3Missing signatures from authorized parties
- 4Unclear specification of report requirements
- 5Failure to serve all relevant parties
Plain English
If you're involved in a child care case in Ireland and need the court to order a report about a child's situation, this is the form to use. The report might be prepared by a social worker, guardian ad litem, or other professional to help the court understand what's best for the child.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed as early as possible when the need for a report becomes apparent to allow sufficient time for preparation before court hearings.
- 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 the court needs additional information about a child's welfare
- Required for requesting social work assessments or guardian ad litem reports
- Necessary when specialized professional input is needed for court decisions
- Appropriate for formalizing requests for psychological or educational assessments
- Used when the court requires home studies or family evaluations
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Child protection order application
Different legal process for emergency protection
✓ Check if immediate protection is needed
Guardianship application
Deals with parental rights rather than reports
✓ Verify if guardianship is the primary issue
Access application
Focuses on visitation arrangements
✓ Confirm access isn't the main concern
Care order application
Direct request for court to assume care
✓ Ensure care order is the appropriate proceeding
Notice of appeal
Challenges existing court decisions
✓ Check if you're appealing rather than requesting new information
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed as early as possible when the need for a report becomes apparent to allow sufficient time for preparation before court hearings.
Before you submit
- 1Confirm all required fields are completed
- 2Verify case reference number is correct
- 3Ensure proper signatures where required
- 4Check that all relevant parties have been identified
- 5Confirm the report type is clearly specified
- 6Verify court location matches your case
- 7Prepare copies for all parties involved
- 8Keep a copy for your records
- 9Check if any additional documentation needs to be attached
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current version of Form 84.42 from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all required sections with accurate information about the case and report needs
- 3Sign the form where required
- 4File the original with the court office handling your case
- 5Serve copies on all parties involved in the proceedings
- 6Keep a copy for your records
- 7Follow up with the court to confirm receipt and processing
Known limitations
- 1This form does not guarantee the court will approve the report request
- 2It cannot be used to request reports in emergency situations requiring immediate action
- 3The form is specific to Child Care Act proceedings and not applicable to other legal matters
- 4Professional fees for report preparation are not covered by this form
- 5The court may impose specific requirements for report content not detailed in this form
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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 the form number matches the current version (84.42)
- Check if any sections have been modified in recent updates
- Confirm if digital submission options have been added
- Ensure contact information for the Courts Service is current
- Review if reporting requirements have been updated
- Check if additional supporting documentation is now required
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCBased on Child Care Act 1991
- SRCForm number: 84.42
- SRCPurpose: Requesting preparation of reports in child care proceedings
- SRCNot confirmed in official source if digital filing is available
- SRCNot confirmed in official source about current processing times
- SRCNot confirmed in official source about specific report types that can be requested
- SRCNot confirmed in official source about associated fees
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with applications for care orders or guardianship
Uncertainty about which professional to request the report from
Misunderstanding the difference between this form and report submission forms
Difficulty determining if the report request needs to be supported with additional documentation
Confusion about whether legal representation is required to file this form
Unclear about the timeline for report preparation and court proceedings
Misunderstanding who should receive copies of the completed report
Confusion about fees associated with report preparation
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