Local Authority A v W (A Child)

Local Authority A v W (A Child)

A care order to Local Authority A is necessary and proportionate due to the exceptional circumstances, unresolved support and contact issues, and the father's untested ability to parent W full-time, ensuring W's welfare remains paramount.

Parties
Applicant: Local Authority A; Respondent: Mother; Respondent: Father; Respondent: W (A Child); Interested Party: Local Authority B
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Public Law Child Care Proceedings / Issues Resolution Hearing / Early Final Hearing
Outcome
Care order granted to Local Authority A.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Supervision Orders, Child Arrangements, Parental Responsibility
Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Supervision Orders Child Arrangements Parental Responsibility

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Parties

Local Authority A

Applicant

Mother

Respondent

Father

Respondent

W (A Child)

Respondent

Local Authority B

Interested Party

Procedural Posture

Public Law Child Care Proceedings / Issues Resolution Hearing / Early Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether proceedings should conclude with a care order or supervision order
  2. 2 Appropriateness of placement with father
  3. 3 Support and oversight for W's welfare

Ratio Decidendi

A care order to Local Authority A is necessary and proportionate due to the exceptional circumstances, unresolved support and contact issues, and the father's untested ability to parent W full-time, ensuring W's welfare remains paramount.

Court Disposition

Care order granted to Local Authority A.

Orders

  • Care order to Local Authority A for W.
  • No supervision order or child arrangements order as sought by applicant.