J (Children), Re [2004] EWCA Civ 1188 (19 August 2004)

The judge's orders regarding residence and contact for C, and refusal to order contact with G, were within the scope of his discretion and based on careful consideration of the children's welfare, parental hostility, and expert evidence. There was no error warranting appellate intervention.

Citation: [2004] EWCA Civ 1188
Parties: Applicant Father: Mr HCJ; Respondent Mother: Mrs HCJ
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 19 August 2004
Procedural Posture: Family Law Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal From County Court Order
Outcome: Permission to appeal refused
Legal Topics: Residence Order, Contact Order, Children Act 1989, Parental Responsibility, Mental Health, Injunctions, Discretionary Jurisdiction

Family Law Residence Order Contact Order Children Act 1989 Parental Responsibility Mental Health Injunctions Discretionary Jurisdiction

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Parties

Mr HCJ

Applicant Father

Mrs HCJ

Respondent Mother

Procedural Posture

Family Law Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal From County Court Order

Legal Issues

1 Whether the judge erred in refusing residence order for C
2 Whether the contact order was appropriate
3 Whether the judge erred in not ordering contact between Mr J and G

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Permission to appeal refused

Orders

Copy of judgments to be transcribed and provided to parties and designated family judge for Norwich
No variation to existing residence or contact orders