Form 84.53A –  Notice Of Application For An Order Under Section 43A Of The Act - Child Care Act 1991, Section 43A (As Inserted By Section 4 Of The Child Care (Amendment) Act 2007)

What this form is for

• • Use this form when applying for a Section 43A order under the Child Care Act
• • Use this form for initial applications, not for responding to existing applications
• • Use this form when you need court intervention regarding a child's care arrangements
• • Use this form when applying for emergency protection orders for children
• • Do not use this form for family law matters unrelated to child protection

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Applications should be submitted as soon as possible when concerns arise about a child's welfare, with no specific deadline but prompt submission is advisable to protect the child's interests.

Before you submit

• • Complete all sections of the form
• • Include child's full name and date of birth
• • Specify the exact order being sought
• • Provide current addresses for all parties
• • Attach any supporting evidence
• • Include required court fees
• • Make copies for your records
• • Check if all parties need to be notified

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct version of Form 84.53A from the Courts Service
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information
3. 3Gather supporting documentation
4. 4Submit the completed form to the relevant court office
5. 5Pay any required fees
6. 6Keep copies of everything submitted
7. 7Await court date or response

Known limitations

• • This form does not provide legal advice
• • Completing this form does not guarantee a favorable court outcome
• • The form must be used in conjunction with proper legal representation
• • Electronic filing may not be available for all court types
• • The form may need to be accompanied by additional documents specific to your case