Form 84.51 – Order To Vary / Discharge An Order Authorising Refusal To Allow Access To A Child

What this form is for

• • Use this form when you want to change the terms of an existing access refusal order
• • Use this form when you want to completely cancel an access refusal order
• • Use this form when circumstances have changed since the original order was made
• • Use this form when the reasons for refusing access no longer apply
• • Do not use this form for initial access refusal requests - a different form would be needed

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no strict deadline for filing this form, but delays may affect the court's ability to act promptly. In urgent cases, consider requesting an expedited hearing when submitting the form.

Before you submit

• • Complete all sections of the form
• • Include the correct court case number if applicable
• • Attach all relevant supporting documents
• • Verify personal details and contact information
• • Calculate and include correct court fees
• • Prepare copies for all parties involved
• • Check form for completeness and accuracy
• • Confirm filing location and procedures

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the official Form 84.51 from the Courts Service website or courthouse
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the existing order
3. 3Gather supporting evidence demonstrating why the order should be varied or discharged
4. 4File the completed form with the appropriate family court office
5. 5Pay any required court fees
6. 6Serve copies on all other parties to the original access order
7. 7Attend any scheduled court hearings

Known limitations

• • This form cannot be used to make initial access refusal requests
• • The court may not grant all requested changes without proper evidence
• • Complex cases may require additional legal representation
• • The court prioritizes the child's best interests above all other considerations
• • Processing times can vary significantly depending on court workload