C (A Child), Re [2010] EWCC 57 (Fam) (2010)

C (A Child), Re [2010] EWCC 57 (Fam) (2010)

The court made a care order for CJ, endorsing the care plan for placement with his paternal great uncle and aunt, as this was in CJ's best interests following findings that the parents should not care for him.

Citation
[2010] EWCC 57 (Fam)
Parties
Applicant: X Local Authority; First Respondent: SW; Second Respondent: CJ; Fourth Respondent: Mr L; Fifth Respondent: Mrs L
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Procedural Posture
Care Proceedings / Final Hearing and Order
Outcome
Care order made; child to be placed with paternal great uncle and aunt; no order as to costs except public funding assessment.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Child Placement, Parental Responsibility
Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Child Placement Parental Responsibility

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Parties

X Local Authority

Applicant

SW

First Respondent

CJ

Second Respondent

Mr L

Fourth Respondent

Mrs L

Fifth Respondent

Procedural Posture

Care Proceedings / Final Hearing and Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a care order should be made for the child CJ
  2. 2 Whether CJ should be placed with paternal great uncle and aunt

Ratio Decidendi

The court made a care order for CJ, endorsing the care plan for placement with his paternal great uncle and aunt, as this was in CJ's best interests following findings that the parents should not care for him.

Court Disposition

Care order made; child to be placed with paternal great uncle and aunt; no order as to costs except public funding assessment.

Orders

  • Care order placing CJ in the care of X Local Authority
  • Endorsement of care plan for placement with Mr and Mrs L