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Form 84.50 – Notice Of Application To Vary / Discharge An Order Authorising Refusal To Allow Access To A Child - Child Care Act, 1991 S. 37 (3)
Form 84.50 is used to apply to the court to vary or discharge an existing order that authorizes refusal of access to a child under Section 37(3) of the Child Care Act, 1991. It's filed when someone wants to challenge or modify a court order that's preventing them from having contact with a child.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.50 – Notice Of Application To Vary / Discharge An Order Authorising Refusal To Allow Access To A Child - Child Care Act, 1991 S. 37 (3)
Form 84.50 is used to apply to the court to vary or discharge an existing order that authorizes refusal of access to a child under Section 37(3) of the Child Care Act, 1991. It's filed when someone wants to challenge or modify a court order that's preventing them from having contact with a child.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Incomplete sections or vague reasons for seeking variation are the most common causes of application rejection.
- 2Incomplete form sections leading to rejection
- 3Missing supporting documentation
- 4Incorrect court fees
- 5Missing filing deadlines
Plain English
This form lets you ask a judge to change or cancel an order that's stopping you from seeing a child. It's part of family law cases in Ireland when someone's access to a child has been restricted by court order.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Applications to vary or discharge access refusal orders should generally be filed as soon as possible after circumstances change. There may be specific time limits depending on when the original order was made and the nature of the changes sought.
- 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 specifically when challenging an existing order that refuses access to a child
- Use when seeking to vary (change) the terms of an access refusal order
- Use when seeking to completely discharge (cancel) an access refusal order
- Use only for applications under Section 37(3) of the Child Care Act, 1991
- Do not use for initial applications for access - that requires different forms
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Initial application for access to child
Different process for first-time access requests
✓ Check if this is a new application or modification of existing order
Urgent application without notice
Different procedure for urgent cases
✓ Verify if your situation requires urgent court intervention
Form 84.51 or emergency application
Application for guardianship
Separate legal process for guardianship
✓ Confirm whether you're seeking access or guardianship
Application for custody
Different legal process for custody matters
✓ Determine if you're seeking access or custody
Application to vary maintenance
Different process for financial support
✓ Check if your issue is about access or financial support
Deadline or filing window
Applications to vary or discharge access refusal orders should generally be filed as soon as possible after circumstances change. There may be specific time limits depending on when the original order was made and the nature of the changes sought.
Before you submit
- 1All sections of the form completed
- 2Copy of the existing access refusal order attached
- 3Detailed reasons for seeking variation/discharge provided
- 4All relevant parties listed correctly
- 5Court fees paid or exemption claimed
- 6Supporting documentation attached
- 7Copies made for your records
- 8Form signed and dated
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct Form 84.50 from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the existing order
- 3Prepare detailed reasons why the order should be varied or discharged
- 4Attach copies of the existing order and any supporting documents
- 5Pay the required court fee or apply for exemption
- 6File the completed form with the relevant court office
- 7Ensure all other parties to the proceedings are served with the application
Known limitations
- 1This form only applies to existing access refusal orders under Section 37(3)
- 2It cannot be used for initial access applications
- 3The court may not grant the variation or discharge even if properly filed
- 4Legal advice may be necessary for complex cases
- 5The form does not guarantee a court date or immediate hearing
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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->Form 84.50 is the current version for applications under Section 37(3) of the Child Care Act, 1991. Always check the Courts Service website for any recent updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify you're using the latest version of Form 84.50
- Check that all references to legislation are current
- Confirm the court fees listed are up to date
- Ensure any contact information for court offices is current
- Check if there have been any changes to the required supporting documents
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number: Form 84.50
- SRCIssuing agency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCRelevant legislation: Child Care Act, 1991 S. 37(3)
- SRCPurpose: Application to vary or discharge access refusal orders
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current court fees
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific time limits for filing
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Required supporting documentation
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Court processing times
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with initial access application forms
Uncertainty about what constitutes sufficient grounds for variation
Difficulty identifying all parties who need to be served
Not understanding the difference between varying and discharging an order
Confusion about court fee requirements and exemptions
Uncertainty about how to serve other parties correctly
Not knowing what supporting documentation to provide
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