O.G. -v- C.G. [2015] IEHC 775 (04 December 2015)

O.G. -v- C.G. [2015] IEHC 775 (04 December 2015)

The court found that the existing access arrangements had operated satisfactorily and that it was illogical to argue that minor extensions would suddenly expose the children to risk. The court determined that the best interests of the children warranted some further access to their father, moving towards a more balanced parenting arrangement, while maintaining safeguards and annual review.

Citation
[2015] IEHC 775
Parties
Applicant: O. G.; Respondent: C. G.
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
04 December 2015
Procedural Posture
Family Law / Final Judgment
Outcome
Access arrangements amended in favour of the applicant, with a stay on operation until January 2016.
Legal Topics
Child Access, Custody, Welfare of Children, Parental Rights
Family Law Child Access Custody Welfare of Children Parental Rights

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Parties

O. G.

Applicant

C. G.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be granted increased access to his children
  2. 2 Whether current access arrangements serve the best interests of the children

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the existing access arrangements had operated satisfactorily and that it was illogical to argue that minor extensions would suddenly expose the children to risk. The court determined that the best interests of the children warranted some further access to their father, moving towards a more balanced parenting arrangement, while maintaining safeguards and annual review.

Court Disposition

Access arrangements amended in favour of the applicant, with a stay on operation until January 2016.

Orders

  • First weekend access extended to Friday 6pm to Sunday 8.30pm (or 9.30pm during school holidays)
  • Summer holiday access includes Tuesday 6pm to Wednesday 9.30pm and specified week-long blocks