In re William (Interim Supervision Order/Residence Order) [2017] 1 JLR 200 (14 June 2017)

In re William (Interim Supervision Order/Residence Order) [2017] 1 JLR 200 (14 June 2017)

Despite the absence of a formal assessment as required by the Children (Placement) (Jersey) Regulations 2005, the interim residence order was granted in favour of the grandparents as it was in the child's best interests.

Citation
[2017] 1 JLR 200
Parties
Child: William; Applicants: Grandparents of William
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
14 June 2017
Procedural Posture
Family Law Children / Interim Order
Outcome
Interim residence order granted in favour of grandparents.
Legal Topics
Interim Supervision Order, Residence Order, Children's Welfare, Best Interests of the Child
Family Law Interim Supervision Order Residence Order Children's Welfare Best Interests of the Child

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Parties

William

Child

Grandparents of William

Applicants

Procedural Posture

Family Law Children / Interim Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an interim residence order can be granted to grandparents in the absence of a formal assessment as required by the Children (Placement) (Jersey) Regulations 2005

Ratio Decidendi

Despite the absence of a formal assessment as required by the Children (Placement) (Jersey) Regulations 2005, the interim residence order was granted in favour of the grandparents as it was in the child's best interests.

Court Disposition

Interim residence order granted in favour of grandparents.

Orders

  • Interim residence order in favour of grandparents