Form 84.35 – Notice Of Application To Vary / Discharge / A Care Order / A Condition / Direction Attaching To A Care Order - Child Care Act, 1991

What this form is for

• • Use this form to request changes to an existing care order
• • Use when you want to completely end (discharge) a care order
• • Use when you need to modify the terms of a current care order
• • Use when you want to add conditions or directions to an existing care order
• • Do not use this form for initial applications for a care order

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There's no strict deadline for submitting this form, but applications should be made as soon as changes to a care order are needed. Allow at least several weeks before any scheduled court hearing.

Before you submit

• • Form is fully completed with all sections filled
• • Current care order details are accurately recorded
• • Specific changes requested are clearly described
• • Supporting documents are attached
• • Correct court address and fees are included
• • Copies have been made for your records
• • All relevant parties have been notified

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct version of Form 84.35 from the Courts Service
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the current care order
3. 3Prepare supporting documents that justify your requested changes
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
5. 5Pay any required fees
6. 6Keep copies of everything submitted
7. 7Attend any scheduled court hearings

Known limitations

• • This form cannot be used for initial applications for a care order
• • The court may not grant all requested changes
• • The process can be time-consuming and may require multiple court appearances
• • Legal advice is recommended but not required
• • The court prioritizes the child's welfare over all other considerations