In the matter of William (Care proceedings) [2018] JRC 019 (24 January 2018)

In the matter of William (Care proceedings) [2018] JRC 019 (24 January 2018)

The supervision order was discharged and leave granted for removal of the child to Z because the paternal grandparents had demonstrated genuine motivation, practical arrangements, and the child's welfare was best served by maintaining his secure attachment to them. The welfare checklist was satisfied, and reasonable contact arrangements were proposed.

Citation
[2018] JRC 019
Parties
Applicants: Paternal Grandparents; Fourth Respondent: Minister; Second Respondent: Father; Third Respondent: Maternal Grandfather; First Respondent: Mother
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
24 January 2018
Procedural Posture
Family Law Application / Final Judgment
Outcome
Supervision order discharged; leave granted to remove child from Jersey to live in Z with paternal grandparents.
Legal Topics
Supervision Order Discharge, Residence Order, Leave to Remove Child From Jurisdiction, Parental Responsibility
Family Law Child Welfare Supervision Order Discharge Residence Order Leave to Remove Child From Jurisdiction Parental Responsibility

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Parties

Paternal Grandparents

Applicants

Minister

Fourth Respondent

Father

Second Respondent

Maternal Grandfather

Third Respondent

Mother

First Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law Application / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to discharge the supervision order under Article 33(2) of the Children (Jersey) Law 2002
  2. 2 Whether to grant leave to remove the child from Jersey under Article 14 of the Children (Jersey) Law 2002

Ratio Decidendi

The supervision order was discharged and leave granted for removal of the child to Z because the paternal grandparents had demonstrated genuine motivation, practical arrangements, and the child's welfare was best served by maintaining his secure attachment to them. The welfare checklist was satisfied, and reasonable contact arrangements were proposed.

Court Disposition

Supervision order discharged; leave granted to remove child from Jersey to live in Z with paternal grandparents.

Orders

  • Supervision order discharged.
  • Leave granted to paternal grandparents to remove child from Jersey to live in Z.