P (A Child), Re

P (A Child), Re

Neither parent is able to meet P's needs due to ongoing substance misuse, mental health instability, dishonesty, and inability to prioritise P's welfare. Adoption is the only option that meets P's need for safety, security, and stability. Further assessment of the father is not necessary and would cause unjustified delay. The parents' consent to adoption is dispensed with as required by P's welfare.

Parties
Applicant / Local Authority: Brighton and Hove City Council; Respondent / Mother: Mother; Respondent / Father: Father; Guardian: Ms Ingledew (CAFCASS Guardian)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 June 2024
Procedural Posture
Care and Placement Orders (child Protection) / Final Judgment
Outcome
Care and Placement Orders granted; parents' consent to adoption dispensed with.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Placement Orders, Adoption, Parental Responsibility, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Domestic Abuse, Welfare Checklist
Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Placement Orders Adoption Parental Responsibility Substance Abuse Mental Health +2 more

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Parties

Brighton and Hove City Council

Applicant / Local Authority

Mother

Respondent / Mother

Father

Respondent / Father

Ms Ingledew (CAFCASS Guardian)

Guardian

Procedural Posture

Care and Placement Orders (child Protection) / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether P should be placed for adoption or returned to parental care
  2. 2 Whether further assessment of the father is necessary
  3. 3 Whether the parents can safely meet P's needs

Ratio Decidendi

Neither parent is able to meet P's needs due to ongoing substance misuse, mental health instability, dishonesty, and inability to prioritise P's welfare. Adoption is the only option that meets P's need for safety, security, and stability. Further assessment of the father is not necessary and would cause unjustified delay. The parents' consent to adoption is dispensed with as required by P's welfare.

Court Disposition

Care and Placement Orders granted; parents' consent to adoption dispensed with.

Orders

  • Care Order to Brighton and Hove City Council
  • Placement Order to Brighton and Hove City Council