R v R

R v R

It is in George’s best interests for his biological parentage to be clarified, for residence to remain with his mother, for Mr R to be kept informed but not granted parental responsibility, and for contact to continue with Mr R under a structured regime. Relocation is not permitted without proper application and court approval.

Parties
Applicant: Mrs R; Respondent: Mr R; Interested Party: Mr S
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 June 2011
Procedural Posture
Family / Judgment
Outcome
Declaration of parentage granted; parental responsibility application dismissed; residence order to mother; structured contact order; prohibited steps order continued; permission to withdraw Thailand relocation application; directions for possible Sweden relocation application; divorce proceedings agreed.
Legal Topics
Parentage Declaration, Parental Responsibility, Residence Order, Contact Order, Prohibited Steps Order, Relocation, Divorce Proceedings
Family Law Child Law Parentage Declaration Parental Responsibility Residence Order Contact Order Prohibited Steps Order Relocation +1 more

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Parties

Mrs R

Applicant

Mr R

Respondent

Mr S

Interested Party

Procedural Posture

Family / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr S should be declared George's biological father
  2. 2 Whether Mr R should be granted parental responsibility
  3. 3 Who should have residence of George

Ratio Decidendi

It is in George’s best interests for his biological parentage to be clarified, for residence to remain with his mother, for Mr R to be kept informed but not granted parental responsibility, and for contact to continue with Mr R under a structured regime. Relocation is not permitted without proper application and court approval.

Court Disposition

Declaration of parentage granted; parental responsibility application dismissed; residence order to mother; structured contact order; prohibited steps order continued; permission to withdraw Thailand relocation application; directions for possible Sweden relocation application; divorce proceedings agreed.

Orders

  • Declaration that Mr S is George’s father
  • Mother to lodge application for parentage declaration