C (Children), Re

C (Children), Re

The evidence, including expert testimony from the clinical psychologist, did not support the need for full supervision of contact. The interim arrangements, including supported contact and checks by trusted family friends, were reasonably safe and within the discretion of the judges. No real prospect of success for...

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Parties
Appellant: Mr M; Respondent: Mother; Interested Parties: Children C and J
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 October 2010
Procedural Posture
Civil / Application for Permission to Appeal
Outcome
applications refused
Legal Topics
Child Contact, Supervision of Contact, Interim Orders, Representation of Children
Family Law Child Contact Supervision of Contact Interim Orders Representation of Children

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Parties

Mr M

Appellant

Mother

Respondent

Children C and J

Interested Parties

Procedural Posture

Civil / Application for Permission to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether interim contact arrangements sufficiently protect the children given the mother's drink problem and personality difficulties
  2. 2 Whether supervision of contact is necessary
  3. 3 Whether the father's ability to monitor telephone contact should be restricted

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence, including expert testimony from the clinical psychologist, did not support the need for full supervision of contact. The interim arrangements, including supported contact and checks by trusted family friends, were reasonably safe and within the discretion of the judges. No real prospect of success for appeal was found.

Court Disposition

applications refused

Orders

  • permission to appeal refused
  • interim contact arrangements to continue as ordered