DN (A Child), Re

DN (A Child), Re

On the balance of probabilities, DN's date of birth is 20 October 1999, making her 13 years and nine months old. The court has jurisdiction to make such a declaration, and DN's welfare requires a care order to provide stability and security.

Parties
Applicant: LA; Respondent: DN; Children's Guardian: Ms Smith
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 July 2013
Procedural Posture
Care and Age Declaration Proceedings / Final Judgment
Outcome
Declaration made as to DN's age; care order granted.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Age Assessment, Child Identity, Jurisdiction
Family Law Child Welfare Care Orders Age Assessment Child Identity Jurisdiction

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Parties

LA

Applicant

DN

Respondent

Ms Smith

Children's Guardian

Procedural Posture

Care and Age Declaration Proceedings / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the court has jurisdiction to make a declaration as to DN's age
  2. 2 Whether DN's welfare requires a declaration of her true age
  3. 3 Whether a care order should be made for DN

Ratio Decidendi

On the balance of probabilities, DN's date of birth is 20 October 1999, making her 13 years and nine months old. The court has jurisdiction to make such a declaration, and DN's welfare requires a care order to provide stability and security.

Court Disposition

Declaration made as to DN's age; care order granted.

Orders

  • Declaration that DN's date of birth is 20 October 1999
  • Care order made for DN