41B.17 Notice Of Application For Order - Protection Of Children (Hague Convention) Act 2000

What this form is for

• • Use this form when applying for an order under the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children Act 2000
• • Use this form for international child abduction cases where a child has been wrongfully removed from or retained in Ireland
• • Use this form when seeking the return of a child to their country of habitual residence
• • Use this form when the other party is in a country that is also part of the Hague Convention
• • Do not use this form for domestic custody disputes without an international element

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Deadline or filing window

Applications under the Hague Convention should be made as soon as possible after learning of the wrongful removal or retention, as prompt action is often crucial. The specific deadline for submitting Form 41B.17 will be determined by your court hearing date, which should be arranged as soon as possible after initiating proceedings.

Before you submit

• • All sections of the form are completed with no blank spaces
• • Child's full name, date of birth, and current address are accurate
• • Details of the wrongful removal or retention are clearly described
• • Other party's contact information is complete and up-to-date
• • Specific orders being sought are clearly stated
• • All required supporting documents are attached
• • Form is signed and dated
• • Court fee payment is included or exemption claimed
• • Copy of the completed form is retained for your records

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the official Form 41B.17 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the child and the circumstances
3. 3Gather all required supporting documents including evidence of the child's habitual residence
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate Family Law court office
5. 5Pay the required court fee or apply for a fee waiver if eligible
6. 6Keep a copy of the submitted form and all documents for your records
7. 7Attend any required court hearings as scheduled

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to cases covered by the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children
• • The form does not guarantee a specific outcome from the court
• • Processing times can vary significantly depending on the complexity of the case
• • The form must be used in conjunction with other required application documents
• • Legal advice is recommended as this involves complex international law