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Form 84.53B – Order Under Section 43A Of The Act - Child Care Act 1991, Section 43A (As Inserted By Section 4 Of The Child Care (Amendment) Act 2007)
This is a court order form related to child care proceedings under Section 43A of the Child Care Act 1991. It would be used when the court needs to make specific orders regarding the care and protection of a child.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.53B – Order Under Section 43A Of The Act - Child Care Act 1991, Section 43A (As Inserted By Section 4 Of The Child Care (Amendment) Act 2007)
This is a court order form related to child care proceedings under Section 43A of the Child Care Act 1991. It would be used when the court needs to make specific orders regarding the care and protection of a child.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure all sections are completed fully as incomplete forms may be rejected.
- 2Incomplete information may lead to delays in processing
- 3Incorrect details about the child's situation could affect the court's decision
- 4Missing required signatures or documentation
- 5Using an outdated version of the form
Plain English
This form helps Irish courts make decisions about child care arrangements when formal legal intervention is needed. It's part of Ireland's system for protecting children's welfare through court orders.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no standard deadline for this form, as it would be filed as part of ongoing court proceedings. Timing depends on the specific case schedule set by the court.
- 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 a court order under Section 43A of the Child Care Act 1991 is required
- Appropriate for formal child care proceedings
- Not for voluntary arrangements between parents
- Required when the court needs to make specific decisions about a child's care
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Voluntary care arrangement
Different legal process
✓ Check if the arrangement is truly voluntary
Emergency protection order
Immediate protection needed
✓ Verify the urgency of the situation
Care order under Section 18
Different legal provision
✓ Confirm which section applies to your case
Supervision order
Less restrictive than care order
✓ Assess the level of intervention required
Deadline or filing window
There is no standard deadline for this form, as it would be filed as part of ongoing court proceedings. Timing depends on the specific case schedule set by the court.
Before you submit
- 1All sections completed in full
- 2Information accurate and up to date
- 3Required signatures present
- 4Supporting documents attached
- 5Form number verified
- 6Court location correct for the case
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct version of Form 84.53B
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information
- 3Gather necessary supporting documentation
- 4Submit to the appropriate court office
- 5Keep a copy for your records
- 6Follow up with the court if acknowledgment not received
Known limitations
- 1This form is for court use only and cannot be submitted by individuals directly
- 2It does not cover all aspects of child care proceedings
- 3The form may need to be used in conjunction with other legal documents
- 4Not applicable for emergency situations requiring immediate intervention
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
- Check for any recent amendments to Section 43A of the Child Care Act
- Ensure all references to legislation are up to date
- Confirm the form is compatible with current court procedures
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number: Form 84.53B
- SRCIssuing agency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCLegal basis: Child Care Act 1991, Section 43A
- SRCAmended by: Child Care (Amendment) Act 2007
- SRCPurpose: Court order for child care arrangements
- SRCSubmission process: Not confirmed in official source
- SRCCurrent version status: Not confirmed in official source
- SRCFiling deadlines: Not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with voluntary care arrangement forms
Uncertainty about which court has jurisdiction for the case
Misunderstanding the difference between different types of child care orders
Not knowing which supporting documents are required
Uncertainty about who can complete and submit the form
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