W. (N.) v. S. (J.) [1987] IEHC 67 (19 June 1987)

W. (N.) v. S. (J.) [1987] IEHC 67 (19 June 1987)

The court determined that custody should be granted to the applicant as it is in the best interests of the child, while access rights should be afforded to the respondent to maintain parental relationship.

Citation
[1987] IEHC 67
Parties
Applicant: N. W.; Respondent: J. S.
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
19 June 1987
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
custody granted to applicant, access granted to respondent
Legal Topics
Child Custody, Access Rights
Family Law Child Custody Access Rights

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Parties

N. W.

Applicant

J. 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 should have access rights

Ratio Decidendi

The court determined that custody should be granted to the applicant as it is in the best interests of the child, while access rights should be afforded to the respondent to maintain parental relationship.

Court Disposition

custody granted to applicant, access granted to respondent

Orders

  • Applicant awarded custody of the child
  • Respondent granted reasonable access rights