G (A Child), Re [2010] EWCC 59 (Fam) (2010)

G (A Child), Re [2010] EWCC 59 (Fam) (2010)

The threshold for making a care order was met and the best interests of the children required that they remain in the care of the Local Authority with a care plan for placement with their maternal grandparents.

Citation
[2010] EWCC 59 (Fam)
Parties
Applicant: X Local Authority; First Respondent: HG (Mother); Respondents: K and PG (Grandparents); Children's Guardian: Children's Guardian
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Procedural Posture
Care Proceedings / Final Hearing
Outcome
Care orders made placing the children in the care of the Local Authority with a care plan for placement with maternal grandparents.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Child Placement, Parental Responsibility, Grandparent Care
Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Child Placement Parental Responsibility Grandparent Care

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Parties

X Local Authority

Applicant

HG (Mother)

First Respondent

K and PG (Grandparents)

Respondents

Children's Guardian

Children's Guardian

Procedural Posture

Care Proceedings / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the threshold for a care order is met
  2. 2 Appropriate placement for the children
  3. 3 Suitability of grandparents as carers

Ratio Decidendi

The threshold for making a care order was met and the best interests of the children required that they remain in the care of the Local Authority with a care plan for placement with their maternal grandparents.

Court Disposition

Care orders made placing the children in the care of the Local Authority with a care plan for placement with maternal grandparents.

Orders

  • Care orders for both children
  • Children to remain with maternal grandparents as per care plan