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Form 84.47 – Order To Vary / Discharge An Order Regarding Access To A Child - Child Care Act, 1991
Form 84.47 is used to request changes to or cancellation of an existing court order regarding access to a child under the Child Care Act, 1991. This form is filed when circumstances have changed and the current access arrangement needs modification or termination.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.47 – Order To Vary / Discharge An Order Regarding Access To A Child - Child Care Act, 1991
Form 84.47 is used to request changes to or cancellation of an existing court order regarding access to a child under the Child Care Act, 1991. This form is filed when circumstances have changed and the current access arrangement needs modification or termination.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Not providing sufficient evidence of why the current access order needs to be changed or cancelled.
- 2Incomplete form may be rejected by the court
- 3Missing documentation supporting your request
- 4Failure to notify all relevant parties
- 5Insufficient evidence of changed circumstances
Plain English
This form helps you ask a court to change or end an existing order about who sees your child. If the current access arrangement isn't working anymore due to changed circumstances, this is the document you need to start that legal process.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no specific deadline for filing this form, but delays may impact the child's wellbeing. File as soon as possible after circumstances change that necessitate modification of the access order.
- 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 you need to change the terms of an existing access order
- Use when you want to completely cancel an existing access order
- Only for orders made under the Child Care Act, 1991
- Not for initial access arrangements - use a different form for that
- When circumstances have significantly changed since the original order
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Use this form or another form?
Initial access arrangement request
Establishes first-time access arrangements
✓ Check if this is a new access request or modification of existing
Guardianship application
Establishes legal guardianship rights
✓ Different from access arrangements which focus on time with the child
Guardianship variation
Modifies existing guardianship arrangements
✓ Access and guardianship are separate legal matters
Emergency access application
Urgent access requests outside normal procedures
✓ Use only when immediate action is required
Maintenance variation
Changes child support payments
✓ Separate from access arrangements
Deadline or filing window
There is no specific deadline for filing this form, but delays may impact the child's wellbeing. File as soon as possible after circumstances change that necessitate modification of the access order.
Before you submit
- 1Form is completely filled out with all required sections
- 2Current access order details are accurately provided
- 3Specific changes requested are clearly described
- 4Reasons for changes are well-documented
- 5All supporting documents are attached
- 6Correct court location identified
- 7Required fees paid if applicable
- 8Copy prepared for the other party
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct version of Form 84.47 from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the current order and requested changes
- 3Gather supporting documents demonstrating the need for changes
- 4File the completed form at the appropriate court office
- 5Pay any required filing fees
- 6Ensure the other party receives a copy of the filed form
- 7Attend any required court hearings
Known limitations
- 1This form cannot be used to establish initial access arrangements
- 2Court approval is not guaranteed - the court must determine if changes are in the child's best interests
- 3Form may require additional documentation depending on the complexity of the case
- 4Court processing times can vary significantly
- 5Legal advice may be necessary for complex cases
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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 the form number matches the current version
- Check for any recent amendments to the Child Care Act that might affect this form
- Confirm current court fees required with this form
- Ensure you have the most recent edition from the Courts Service website
- Check if any additional supporting documents are now required
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number: Form 84.47Order To Vary / Discharge An Order Regarding Access To A Child - Child Care Act, 1991
- SRCIssuing agency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCPurpose: To modify or cancel existing access orders
- SRCLegal basis: Child Care Act, 1991
- SRCFiling location: Appropriate court office
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current processing times
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific required fees
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Recent form updates
Common confusion points
Confusing access arrangements with guardianship rights
Not understanding that the court prioritizes the child's best interests
Assuming automatic approval of requested changes
Filing at the wrong court level
Not providing sufficient evidence of changed circumstances
Unclear about what specific changes to request
Misunderstanding the difference between varying and discharging an order
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