LG & DG (Children), Re [2010] EWCC 26 (Fam) (2010)

LG & DG (Children), Re [2010] EWCC 26 (Fam) (2010)

The threshold for making care orders under section 31(2) of the Children Act 1989 is conceded and satisfied. The Local Authority's final care plans, which provide for long term fostering and regular contact with the mother, are in the best interests of the children. The court therefore approves the making of final...

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Citation
[2010] EWCC 26 (Fam)
Parties
Applicant: X Local Authority; Respondent: G; Respondent: Children's Guardian
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Procedural Posture
Care Proceedings / Final Hearing
Outcome
Final care orders made for both children.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Children Act 1989, Long Term Fostering, Parental Contact
Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Children Act 1989 Long Term Fostering Parental Contact

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Parties

X Local Authority

Applicant

G

Respondent

Children's Guardian

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Care Proceedings / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether final care orders should be made for LG and DG
  2. 2 Whether the Local Authority's care plans are in the best interests of the children

Ratio Decidendi

The threshold for making care orders under section 31(2) of the Children Act 1989 is conceded and satisfied. The Local Authority's final care plans, which provide for long term fostering and regular contact with the mother, are in the best interests of the children. The court therefore approves the making of final care orders.

Court Disposition

Final care orders made for both children.

Orders

  • Final care orders for LG and DG in favour of the Local Authority.
  • Long term fostering approved as the care plan.