58.52 Order Directing Report - Guardianship Of Infants Act 1964, Section 32(1)(B)

What this form is for

• • Use when the court needs additional information about guardianship arrangements
• • Appropriate for proceedings under Section 32(1)(B) of the Guardianship Of Infants Act 1964
• • Not for initial guardianship applications - use form 58.50 instead
• • Not for emergency guardianship orders - use form 58.51 instead
• • Use when a social report or expert assessment is required

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline for this form as it is initiated by the court when needed during guardianship proceedings. However, once ordered, the report should be completed within the timeframe specified by the court.

Before you submit

• • Confirm all sections of the form are completed
• • Verify the correct court office is identified
• • Ensure proper notification procedures will be followed
• • Check that the scope of the report is clearly defined
• • Confirm the form is signed by the appropriate court official
• • Verify the form is on the latest version
• • Ensure all relevant parties are properly identified

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the current version of Form 58.52 from the Courts Service
2. 2Complete all sections specifying the purpose of the report
3. 3Identify the appropriate person or agency to prepare the report
4. 4File the completed form with the relevant court office
5. 5Ensure proper notification is given to all parties
6. 6Maintain a copy for your records
7. 7Follow up on the report submission deadline

Known limitations

• • This form only directs the preparation of a report, it doesn't make the final guardianship decision
• • The form must be used within the context of existing guardianship proceedings
• • The court must have proper jurisdiction over the guardianship matter
• • The form cannot be used to initiate guardianship proceedings
• • The report directed by this form is advisory only and not binding on the court