K (A Child), Re [2010] EWMC 55 (FPC) (2010)

K (A Child), Re [2010] EWMC 55 (FPC) (2010)

It is appropriate to discharge the care order and make a special guardianship order in favour of Mr and Mrs C, as K is settled with them, the parents agree, and this arrangement best serves K's welfare.

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Citation
[2010] EWMC 55 (FPC)
Parties
Applicant: X Council; 1st Respondent: Ms A; 2nd Respondent: Mr B; 3rd & 4th Respondent: Mr and Mrs C
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Procedural Posture
Application for Discharge of Care Order and Special Guardianship Order / Final Hearing
Outcome
Care order discharged; special guardianship order and defined contact order made.
Legal Topics
Care Order, Special Guardianship Order, Parental Responsibility, Defined Contact Order
Family Law Child Law Care Order Special Guardianship Order Parental Responsibility Defined Contact Order

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Parties

X Council

Applicant

Ms A

1st Respondent

Mr B

2nd Respondent

Mr and Mrs C

3rd & 4th Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application for Discharge of Care Order and Special Guardianship Order / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to discharge the existing care order for K
  2. 2 Whether to grant a special guardianship order to Mr and Mrs C
  3. 3 Whether to make a defined contact order for Ms A

Ratio Decidendi

It is appropriate to discharge the care order and make a special guardianship order in favour of Mr and Mrs C, as K is settled with them, the parents agree, and this arrangement best serves K's welfare.

Court Disposition

Care order discharged; special guardianship order and defined contact order made.

Orders

  • Discharge of care order for K
  • Special guardianship order in favour of Mr and Mrs C