H (Minors) [2014] EWFC B65 (16 May 2014)

H (Minors) [2014] EWFC B65 (16 May 2014)

The mother has not demonstrated a sufficient change in her circumstances to satisfy the first stage of the statutory test. Even if she had, her case does not have sufficient solidity or prospects of success to justify granting permission to apply for revocation of the placement orders. The changes made are superficial and do not address the underlying emotional and psychological concerns identified by professionals.

Citation
[2014] EWFC B65
Parties
Applicant: Mother; Respondent: Local Authority; Respondent: Guardian; Father of F and E: E (father of F and E); Father of R: D (father of R)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 May 2014
Procedural Posture
Application to Revoke Placement Orders / Permission to Apply for Revocation of Placement Orders Under Section 24 Adoption and Children Act 2002
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Revocation of Placement Orders, Change in Circumstances, Parental Capacity, Welfare of the Child
Family Law Child Protection Adoption Revocation of Placement Orders Change in Circumstances Parental Capacity Welfare of the Child

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Parties

Mother

Applicant

Local Authority

Respondent

Guardian

Respondent

E (father of F and E)

Father of F and E

D (father of R)

Father of R

Procedural Posture

Application to Revoke Placement Orders / Permission to Apply for Revocation of Placement Orders Under Section 24 Adoption and Children Act 2002

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the mother has demonstrated sufficient change in circumstances to justify permission to apply for revocation of placement orders
  2. 2 Whether the mother's application has sufficient prospects of success to warrant leave

Ratio Decidendi

The mother has not demonstrated a sufficient change in her circumstances to satisfy the first stage of the statutory test. Even if she had, her case does not have sufficient solidity or prospects of success to justify granting permission to apply for revocation of the placement orders. The changes made are superficial and do not address the underlying emotional and psychological concerns identified by professionals.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Permission to apply for revocation of placement orders is refused
  • The placement orders remain in force