K.R v M.P (Approved) [2024] IEHC 475 (30 May 2024)

K.R v M.P (Approved) [2024] IEHC 475 (30 May 2024)

Interim supervised access is granted to the applicant, as there is no evidence of threat to the child's welfare, but stringent safeguards are required due to fractured parental relationship and ongoing litigation. The best interests of the child require resumption of contact with her father under supervision.

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Citation
[2024] IEHC 475
Parties
Applicant: K. R.; Respondent: N. P.
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
30 May 2024
Procedural Posture
Family Law Guardianship/access / Interim Access Order Pending Full Assessment
Outcome
Interim supervised access granted to applicant.
Legal Topics
Guardianship, Child Access, Best Interests of Child, Interim Orders
Family Law Guardianship Child Access Best Interests of Child Interim Orders

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Parties

K. R.

Applicant

N. P.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law Guardianship/access / Interim Access Order Pending Full Assessment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether interim access should be granted between applicant and child
  2. 2 Appropriate safeguards for access given history between parties

Ratio Decidendi

Interim supervised access is granted to the applicant, as there is no evidence of threat to the child's welfare, but stringent safeguards are required due to fractured parental relationship and ongoing litigation. The best interests of the child require resumption of contact with her father under supervision.

Court Disposition

Interim supervised access granted to applicant.

Orders

  • Access to take place one hour per week, supervised by Supervised Access Ireland.
  • Applicant to nominate day and hour, subject to supervisor availability.