J v C

J v C

The advantage to the child of learning the truth about his paternity is outweighed by the likely detrimental impact on his mother and family, upon whom he is dependent. The court should not intervene to direct disclosure at this time.

Parties
Applicant: J; Respondent: C
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 November 2006
Procedural Posture
Family / Judgment
Outcome
Application for contact dismissed
Legal Topics
Child Contact, Paternity Disclosure, Best Interests of the Child
Family Law Child Contact Paternity Disclosure Best Interests of the Child

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Parties

J

Applicant

C

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the court should direct the mother to inform the child of his true paternity before age 16
  2. 2 Impact of disclosure on the child's welfare and family

Ratio Decidendi

The advantage to the child of learning the truth about his paternity is outweighed by the likely detrimental impact on his mother and family, upon whom he is dependent. The court should not intervene to direct disclosure at this time.

Court Disposition

Application for contact dismissed

Orders

  • Application for contact dismissed
  • No order for costs except detailed assessment of Respondent's costs