Form 84.8 – Notice Of Application To Vary / Discharge A Direction (Under Section I3 (7) (B) Of The Act) - Child Care Act, 1991

What this form is for

• • Use when you want to change the terms of an existing direction
• • Use when you want to completely remove a direction
• • Use when circumstances have changed since the direction was made
• • Use when the original direction is no longer appropriate or practical
• • Do not use for initial applications - only for challenging existing directions

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Applications to vary or discharge a direction should generally be made as soon as possible after the need arises, as there may be time limits specified in the original direction or court rules.

Before you submit

• • Verify all personal details are correct and match court records
• • Confirm the specific direction being challenged is clearly identified
• • Ensure all required supporting documents are attached
• • Check that the form is signed and dated
• • Verify the correct court fee has been paid
• • Confirm all relevant parties have been notified
• • Make a copy for your records before submission

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct version of Form 84.8 from the Courts Service website
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the existing direction
3. 3Prepare a statement explaining why variation or discharge is sought
4. 4Gather all relevant supporting documents
5. 5Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
6. 6Pay any required court fees
7. 7Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records

Known limitations

• • This form cannot be used for initial applications for directions
• • It only applies to directions made under Section 13(7)(b) of the Child Care Act
• • The court may refuse the application without a hearing in certain circumstances
• • Legal representation may be required for complex cases
• • The form does not guarantee the court will grant the variation or discharge