F (Care) [2014] EWFC B150 (21 August 2014)

F (Care) [2014] EWFC B150 (21 August 2014)

The evidence demonstrates that CF cannot meet the children's needs, family placement with CFR and SR presents grave and significant risks due to family dynamics and lack of insight, and adoption is the only viable solution to secure the children's welfare. The threshold for care orders is met and parental consent is properly dispensed with.

Citation
[2014] EWFC B150
Parties
Child: S-LF; Child: T-RF; Mother: CF; Maternal Grandmother: CFR; Maternal Stepgrandfather: SR; Local Authority: Cornwall Council
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 August 2014
Procedural Posture
Public Law Care Proceedings / Final Hearing
Outcome
Care orders and placement orders granted; parental consent dispensed with.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Placement Orders, Adoption, Parental Responsibility, Welfare Checklist, Threshold Criteria, Dispensing With Parental Consent
Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Placement Orders Adoption Parental Responsibility Welfare Checklist Threshold Criteria +1 more

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Parties

S-LF

Child

T-RF

Child

CF

Mother

CFR

Maternal Grandmother

SR

Maternal Stepgrandfather

Cornwall Council

Local Authority

Procedural Posture

Public Law Care Proceedings / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether S-LF and T-RF should be placed for adoption or with family members
  2. 2 Whether CF can meet the children's needs
  3. 3 Whether CFR and SR are suitable carers

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence demonstrates that CF cannot meet the children's needs, family placement with CFR and SR presents grave and significant risks due to family dynamics and lack of insight, and adoption is the only viable solution to secure the children's welfare. The threshold for care orders is met and parental consent is properly dispensed with.

Court Disposition

Care orders and placement orders granted; parental consent dispensed with.

Orders

  • Full care orders in respect of S-LF and T-RF to Cornwall Council.
  • Placement orders to Cornwall Council in respect of both children.