W (Children), Re [2011] EWCA Civ 853 (14 June 2011)

W (Children), Re [2011] EWCA Civ 853 (14 June 2011)

The appeal is dismissed because the case is in procedural confusion, the welfare of the children requires urgent and experienced judicial management, and the appeal has been overtaken by events. The matter should be urgently listed before HHJ Bellamy for directions and further management.

Citation
[2011] EWCA Civ 853
Parties
Appellant's Advocate: Theresa McCormack; Respondent's Advocate: Maria Savvides
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 June 2011
Procedural Posture
Family Law Appeal / Appeal From County Court Order
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Child Contact, Welfare of Children, Appeal Procedure
Family Law Child Contact Welfare of Children Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Theresa McCormack

Appellant's Advocate

Maria Savvides

Respondent's Advocate

Procedural Posture

Family Law Appeal / Appeal From County Court Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Recorder's order regarding child contact should stand
  2. 2 Appropriate management of ongoing contact arrangements
  3. 3 Welfare considerations for the children

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal is dismissed because the case is in procedural confusion, the welfare of the children requires urgent and experienced judicial management, and the appeal has been overtaken by events. The matter should be urgently listed before HHJ Bellamy for directions and further management.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Paragraph 1(c) of the Recorder's order stayed pending urgent hearing before HHJ Bellamy
  • Matter to be listed urgently for directions before HHJ Bellamy