CD (A Child), Re (No 2) [2015] EWFC B153 (26 August 2015)

CD (A Child), Re (No 2) [2015] EWFC B153 (26 August 2015)

There has been no change in the mother's circumstances sufficient to justify revocation of the placement order. CD remains adoptable and adoption is the best order to secure his welfare. The application for permission to revoke the placement order is dismissed.

Citation
[2015] EWFC B153
Parties
Applicant (mother): AB; Respondent (local Authority): London Borough of Haringey; Respondent (guardian): Guardian (unnamed)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 August 2015
Procedural Posture
Family Court Application to Revoke Placement Order / Judgment on Application for Permission to Revoke Placement Order
Outcome
Application for permission to revoke placement order dismissed.
Legal Topics
Revocation of Placement Order, Adoption, Special Guardianship, Child Welfare, Contact Arrangements
Family Law Child Law Revocation of Placement Order Adoption Special Guardianship Child Welfare Contact Arrangements

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Parties

AB

Applicant (mother)

London Borough of Haringey

Respondent (local Authority)

Guardian (unnamed)

Respondent (guardian)

Procedural Posture

Family Court Application to Revoke Placement Order / Judgment on Application for Permission to Revoke Placement Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there has been a change in circumstances sufficient to justify revocation of the placement order under the Adoption and Children Act 2002
  2. 2 Whether adoption remains in the best interests of the child (CD)
  3. 3 Whether the mother's application for revocation should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

There has been no change in the mother's circumstances sufficient to justify revocation of the placement order. CD remains adoptable and adoption is the best order to secure his welfare. The application for permission to revoke the placement order is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Application for permission to revoke placement order dismissed.

Orders

  • Mother's application for permission to revoke placement order is dismissed.
  • Contact between CD and birth family remains suspended until further order.