J (Children), Re

J (Children), Re

The trial judge exercised his discretion appropriately, considered all relevant evidence including the mother's mental health, the children's welfare, and the recommendations of the social worker. There was no manifest error in refusing the residence order, the contact order was within the range of reasonable options, and the ancillary orders were justified. There was no basis for permission to appeal.

Parties
Applicant/father: Mr HCJ; Respondent/mother: Mrs HCJ
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 August 2004
Procedural Posture
Family Law Children / Application for Permission to Appeal (post Judgment)
Outcome
Permission to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Residence Orders, Contact Orders, Injunctions, Parental Responsibility, Appeals
Family Law Residence Orders Contact Orders Injunctions Parental Responsibility Appeals

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Parties

Mr HCJ

Applicant/father

Mrs HCJ

Respondent/mother

Procedural Posture

Family Law Children / Application for Permission to Appeal (post Judgment)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in refusing a residence order to the father for the child C
  2. 2 Whether the contact order made was appropriate and in the child's best interests
  3. 3 Whether the judge erred in not ordering contact between the applicant and the stepchild G

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge exercised his discretion appropriately, considered all relevant evidence including the mother's mental health, the children's welfare, and the recommendations of the social worker. There was no manifest error in refusing the residence order, the contact order was within the range of reasonable options, and the ancillary orders were justified. There was no basis for permission to appeal.

Court Disposition

Permission to appeal refused

Orders

  • Application for permission to appeal refused
  • Judgment to be transcribed and made available to the parties and the designated family judge for Norwich