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Form 84.45 – Order Regarding Access To A Child - Child Care Act 1991
This form is used to request or respond to a court order regarding access to a child under the Child Care Act 1991 in Ireland. It would be used in family law proceedings when parents or guardians need formal arrangements for a child's time with each parent.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.45 – Order Regarding Access To A Child - Child Care Act 1991
This form is used to request or respond to a court order regarding access to a child under the Child Care Act 1991 in Ireland. It would be used in family law proceedings when parents or guardians need formal arrangements for a child's time with each parent.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Not specifying clear, practical access arrangements that work for both parents and the child.
- 2Incomplete information about access arrangements
- 3Failure to consider the child's best interests
- 4Not providing accurate contact information
- 5Missing required signatures
Plain English
This form helps parents or guardians set up a legal agreement about when and how a child will spend time with each parent. It's used when parents can't agree on their own and need the court to make a formal decision about access arrangements.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no standard deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed as soon as access disputes arise to prevent delays in establishing arrangements.
- 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 parents cannot agree on access arrangements
- Use when formalizing temporary access orders
- Use when modifying existing access arrangements
- Use when establishing access for non-parents like grandparents
- Use when there are concerns about a child's safety during access
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Ensures child's independent representation
✓ Check if this is required for complex cases
Emergency access order
Provides immediate access when urgent
✓ Verify if emergency procedures apply
Child maintenance agreement
Separately addresses financial support
✓ Determine if both access and maintenance need addressing
Guardianship application
Deals with legal decision-making authority
✓ Check if guardianship is in dispute alongside access
Deadline or filing window
There is no standard deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed as soon as access disputes arise to prevent delays in establishing arrangements.
Before you submit
- 1All sections completed fully and accurately
- 2Supporting documents attached if required
- 3Copies made for your records
- 4Proper signatures where required
- 5Court fee payment confirmed or exemption verified
- 6Form submitted to the correct court office
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct version of Form 84.45 from the Courts Service website
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about access arrangements
- 3Attach any relevant supporting documents
- 4Make copies of the completed form
- 5Submit the form to the appropriate court office
- 6Pay any required court fees or apply for exemption
- 7Keep a copy of the filed form for your records
Known limitations
- 1This form only addresses access arrangements, not guardianship or custody
- 2The court may not approve access arrangements that don't serve the child's best interests
- 3The form cannot be used to resolve emergency access situations requiring immediate court intervention
- 4Complex international access issues may require additional forms or procedures
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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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This form is currently in use under the Child Care Act 1991, but always check the Courts Service website for the most recent version before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the form number matches the latest version on the Courts Service website
- Check for any recent amendments to the Child Care Act 1991 that might affect this form
- Ensure all sections are completed according to current guidance
- Confirm that any attached documents follow current requirements
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCBased on the Child Care Act 1991
- SRCUsed for court orders regarding child access
- SRCFiled in family court proceedings
- SRCNot confirmed in official source if electronic filing is available
- SRCNot confirmed in official source regarding current processing times
- SRCNot confirmed in official source regarding specific court fees
Common confusion points
Confusing access with custody arrangements
Not understanding that the court prioritizes the child's best interests
Assuming informal agreements are as binding as court orders
Unclear about which court has jurisdiction for the case
Not knowing how to serve the form to the other party
Misunderstanding the difference between supervised and unsupervised access
Not realizing that both parents may need to file separate forms
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