OCC v W [2019] EWFC B31 (25 June 2019)

OCC v W [2019] EWFC B31 (25 June 2019)

A's welfare is best served by remaining with his mother under a 12-month Supervision Order, as risks are sufficiently ameliorated by ongoing support and monitoring. Removal from his mother would cause emotional harm and is not necessary or proportionate.

Citation
[2019] EWFC B31
Parties
Mother: M; Father: F2; Local Authority: Oxfordshire County Council; Guardian: Children's Guardian; Proposed Carers: E and G
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 June 2019
Procedural Posture
Care Proceedings / Final Hearing
Outcome
12-month Supervision Order granted; Parental Responsibility granted to F2; final Care Plan endorsed as amended for contact.
Legal Topics
Supervision Order, Parental Responsibility, Placement, Welfare Checklist, Substance Misuse, Psychological Assessment
Family Law Child Protection Supervision Order Parental Responsibility Placement Welfare Checklist Substance Misuse Psychological Assessment

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Parties

M

Mother

F2

Father

Oxfordshire County Council

Local Authority

Children's Guardian

Guardian

E and G

Proposed Carers

Procedural Posture

Care Proceedings / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether A should remain with his mother under a Supervision Order or be placed with E and G
  2. 2 Whether F2 should be granted parental responsibility
  3. 3 Assessment of risks and welfare interests

Ratio Decidendi

A's welfare is best served by remaining with his mother under a 12-month Supervision Order, as risks are sufficiently ameliorated by ongoing support and monitoring. Removal from his mother would cause emotional harm and is not necessary or proportionate.

Court Disposition

12-month Supervision Order granted; Parental Responsibility granted to F2; final Care Plan endorsed as amended for contact.

Orders

  • 12-month Supervision Order in favour of Oxfordshire County Council
  • Parental Responsibility granted to F2