Form 84.6 – Notice Of Application For Directions (Under Section 13 (7) (A) Of The Act) - Child Care Act, 1991

What this form is for

• • Use when you need specific court instructions in a child care case
• • Use when other methods of resolving case issues have been unsuccessful
• • Use when you require guidance on procedural matters in your child care case
• • Use when you need clarification on specific aspects of your case from the court
• • Do not use for initial applications in child care proceedings

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

File this form as soon as you identify the need for directions in your case, but allow sufficient time for preparation and serving all parties. There are no fixed deadlines, but delays may affect your case progression.

Before you submit

• • Form is fully completed with all required sections filled in
• • All relevant case details are accurately stated
• • Specific directions requested are clearly described
• • Supporting documents are attached
• • All parties in the case have been served with a copy
• • Form is filed with the correct court office handling your case

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct Form 84.6 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about your case
3. 3Prepare a clear statement of the specific directions you're requesting
4. 4Attach any relevant supporting documents
5. 5File the form with the appropriate court office
6. 6Serve copies on all other parties in the case
7. 7Keep a copy for your records

Known limitations

• • This form only requests directions, it doesn't change existing court orders
• • The court may refuse to give directions if they believe the matter should be handled differently
• • This form cannot be used to initiate new child care proceedings
• • The court may require a hearing before making directions