S (A Child), Re [2010] EWCC 32 (Fam) (2010)

S (A Child), Re [2010] EWCC 32 (Fam) (2010)

The mother's substantial improvement and ability to care for S, supported by the local authority and the guardian, justify revocation of the Care Order in S's best interests.

Citation
[2010] EWCC 32 (Fam)
Parties
Applicant: A Local Authority; 1st Respondent: A Mother; 2nd Respondent: A Father
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Procedural Posture
Care Order Revocation Application / Judgment
Outcome
Care Order discharged
Legal Topics
Care Order, Revocation of Care Order, Parental Responsibility, Child Welfare
Family Law Child Protection Care Order Revocation of Care Order Parental Responsibility Child Welfare

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Parties

A Local Authority

Applicant

A Mother

1st Respondent

A Father

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Care Order Revocation Application / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Care Order in respect of S should be revoked
  2. 2 Whether the mother is now able to provide adequate care for S

Ratio Decidendi

The mother's substantial improvement and ability to care for S, supported by the local authority and the guardian, justify revocation of the Care Order in S's best interests.

Court Disposition

Care Order discharged

Orders

  • The Care Order in respect of S is discharged.