S (Parental Responsibility), Re

S (Parental Responsibility), Re

Father's motivation for seeking parental responsibility is not rooted in S's welfare but in undermining the grandmother's care. S's welfare is paramount; granting parental responsibility would likely be detrimental and cause emotional harm. The tripartite test and welfare checklist weigh against the application.

Parties
Applicant: Father; Respondent: Mother; Respondent: Maternal Grandmother
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 August 2025
Procedural Posture
Family / Final Hearing, Judgment on Application for Parental Responsibility
Outcome
Application for parental responsibility refused.
Legal Topics
Parental Responsibility, Child Welfare, Special Guardianship, Contact Arrangements
Family Law Parental Responsibility Child Welfare Special Guardianship Contact Arrangements

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Parties

Father

Applicant

Mother

Respondent

Maternal Grandmother

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Final Hearing, Judgment on Application for Parental Responsibility

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the father should be granted parental responsibility for S

Ratio Decidendi

Father's motivation for seeking parental responsibility is not rooted in S's welfare but in undermining the grandmother's care. S's welfare is paramount; granting parental responsibility would likely be detrimental and cause emotional harm. The tripartite test and welfare checklist weigh against the application.

Court Disposition

Application for parental responsibility refused.

Orders

  • Father's application for parental responsibility for S is dismissed.