McB. (C.) v. B. (S.) [1983] IEHC 6 (17 May 1983)

McB. (C.) v. B. (S.) [1983] IEHC 6 (17 May 1983)

The court determined that the welfare of the child overrides parental rights and found that custody should remain with the respondent based on the child's best interests.

Citation
[1983] IEHC 6
Parties
Applicant: McB. (C.); Respondent: B. (S.)
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
17 May 1983
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Custody, Parental Rights
Family Law Custody Parental Rights

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Parties

McB. (C.)

Applicant

B. (S.)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the applicant is entitled to custody of the child
  2. 2 whether the respondent's conduct affects custody determination

Ratio Decidendi

The court determined that the welfare of the child overrides parental rights and found that custody should remain with the respondent based on the child's best interests.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • custody remains with respondent