X (A Child), Re [2019] EWFC B62 (30 October 2019)

X (A Child), Re [2019] EWFC B62 (30 October 2019)

Given the ongoing risk of harm to X if returned to her parents, and the inability of Y and Z to meet her needs at this time, it is in X's best interests to remain in the care of her grandmother J under a care order, with supervised contact for her parents.

Citation
[2019] EWFC B62
Parties
Child: X; Mother: Y; Father: Z; Paternal Grandmother: J; Applicant: Local Authority
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 October 2019
Procedural Posture
Care Proceedings / Final Hearing
Outcome
Care order made placing X with her grandmother J. Future applications reserved to the same judge if available. Judgment to be provided to J for X's benefit. Usual order as to costs.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Parental Responsibility, Welfare of the Child, Threshold Criteria, Contact Arrangements
Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Parental Responsibility Welfare of the Child Threshold Criteria Contact Arrangements

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Parties

X

Child

Y

Mother

Z

Father

J

Paternal Grandmother

Local Authority

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Care Proceedings / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether X should remain in the care of her grandmother under a care order
  2. 2 Whether Y or Z are able to care for X
  3. 3 Appropriate contact arrangements for Y and Z with X

Ratio Decidendi

Given the ongoing risk of harm to X if returned to her parents, and the inability of Y and Z to meet her needs at this time, it is in X's best interests to remain in the care of her grandmother J under a care order, with supervised contact for her parents.

Court Disposition

Care order made placing X with her grandmother J. Future applications reserved to the same judge if available. Judgment to be provided to J for X's benefit. Usual order as to costs.

Orders

  • Care order placing X with J
  • Judgment to be provided to J for X's benefit, to be kept private except for medical or therapeutic staff or family