J and JL (Children) , Re [2010] EWMC 50 (FPC) (2010)

J and JL (Children) , Re [2010] EWMC 50 (FPC) (2010)

The welfare of J and J-L requires that care and placement orders be made, and that parental consent be dispensed with, as neither parent is able to provide the necessary care now or in the foreseeable future. Adoption is the only route to secure their long-term stability and welfare.

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Citation
[2010] EWMC 50 (FPC)
Parties
Applicant: X Local Authority; First Respondent (mother): Miss O; Second Respondent (father): Mr G; Third Respondents: J and J-L (children, through Children’s Guardian Miss H)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Procedural Posture
Care and Placement Order Application (family Proceedings) / Final Hearing and Judgment
Outcome
Care and placement orders made in favour of the Council for J and J-L; parental consent dispensed with; care plans approved.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Placement Orders, Adoption, Parental Consent, Welfare of the Child
Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Placement Orders Adoption Parental Consent Welfare of the Child

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Parties

X Local Authority

Applicant

Miss O

First Respondent (mother)

Mr G

Second Respondent (father)

J and J-L (children, through Children’s Guardian Miss H)

Third Respondents

Procedural Posture

Care and Placement Order Application (family Proceedings) / Final Hearing and Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether care and placement orders should be made for J and J-L
  2. 2 Whether parental consent to placement orders should be dispensed with
  3. 3 What contact arrangements are appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The welfare of J and J-L requires that care and placement orders be made, and that parental consent be dispensed with, as neither parent is able to provide the necessary care now or in the foreseeable future. Adoption is the only route to secure their long-term stability and welfare.

Court Disposition

Care and placement orders made in favour of the Council for J and J-L; parental consent dispensed with; care plans approved.

Orders

  • Care order for J
  • Care order for J-L