C (A Child), Re [2010] EWMC 49 (FPC) (2010)

C (A Child), Re [2010] EWMC 49 (FPC) (2010)

The threshold criteria for a care order are met. C's welfare requires a final care order with a plan for long-term foster care. The care plan, including contact arrangements, is appropriate and in C's best interests. The local authority must share parental responsibility with the mother to implement the plan.

Citation
[2010] EWMC 49 (FPC)
Parties
Applicant: X Local Authority; 1st Respondent: Ms S; 2nd Respondent: C (through the Children’s Guardian Ms M)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Procedural Posture
Care Proceedings / Final Hearing
Outcome
Final care order made in respect of C.
Legal Topics
Care Order, Parental Responsibility, Child Welfare, Contact Arrangements
Family Law Child Protection Care Order Parental Responsibility Child Welfare Contact Arrangements

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Parties

X Local Authority

Applicant

Ms S

1st Respondent

C (through the Children’s Guardian Ms M)

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Care Proceedings / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the threshold criteria for a care order are met
  2. 2 Appropriateness of a final care order for C
  3. 3 Contact arrangements for C with her mother and father

Ratio Decidendi

The threshold criteria for a care order are met. C's welfare requires a final care order with a plan for long-term foster care. The care plan, including contact arrangements, is appropriate and in C's best interests. The local authority must share parental responsibility with the mother to implement the plan.

Court Disposition

Final care order made in respect of C.

Orders

  • C is made subject to a final care order.
  • C to be placed in long-term foster care as per the local authority's care plan.