96C.6 Notice Of Application For Variation / Discharge Of Behaviour Order - Children Act 2001 Section 257D

What this form is for

• • Use this form to request changes to an existing behavior order
• • Use this form to ask for complete removal of a behavior order
• • Use this form when circumstances affecting the child have significantly changed
• • Use this form if the original behavior order is no longer necessary or appropriate
• • Do not use this form for initial behavior orders - a different form applies

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

While no strict deadlines are specified for this application, it's advisable to submit as soon as possible after determining a variation or discharge is needed, as courts may have significant backlogs.

Before you submit

• • All sections completed with clear handwriting or typing
• • Current behavior order details accurately recorded
• • Specific reasons for variation or discharge clearly stated
• • Supporting documents attached and referenced
• • All required signatures present
• • Copy of completed form retained for records
• • Correct court office identified
• • Appropriate filing fees paid if applicable

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the current form from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the current order
3. 3Write clear reasons for seeking variation or discharge
4. 4Attach any supporting evidence or documents
5. 5Make copies of the completed form
6. 6Submit to the relevant court office
7. 7Keep proof of submission and track court dates

Known limitations

• • This form cannot be used to apply for a new behavior order
• • The court may not grant the variation or discharge even if properly submitted
• • The form requires specific legal knowledge about behavior orders
• • Court decisions may take time, and interim arrangements may be necessary
• • The form does not guarantee immediate changes to the behavior order