61.1  Notice Of Application For Direction For The Use Of Blood Tests - Status Of Children Act 1987 Section 38(1)

What this form is for

• • When you need court permission to use blood tests to establish parentage
• • In legal proceedings where a child's status is disputed
• • When scientific evidence is required to determine legal parentage
• • For applications under Section 38(1) of the Status of Children Act 1987
• • When other methods of establishing parentage have been inconclusive

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no standard deadline for this form, as it must be submitted at the appropriate stage in your legal proceedings. Consult with your legal representative or the court office for timing specific to your case.

Before you submit

• • Form is complete and all sections filled out
• • Case number is correctly included
• • All parties to the proceedings are identified
• • Supporting documentation is attached
• • Form is signed and dated
• • Copy is retained for personal records
• • Correct court fee is included if applicable

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct form (61.1) from the Courts Service of Ireland
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the case and parties
3. 3Attach any required supporting documents
4. 4Submit the form to the relevant court office handling your case
5. 5Pay any applicable court fees
6. 6Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
7. 7Note the date of submission for future reference

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to proceedings under the Status of Children Act 1987
• • Blood tests must be court-ordered through this process
• • The form does not guarantee approval for blood tests
• • It cannot be used for establishing parentage in adoption cases
• • Scientific evidence alone may not be sufficient in all cases