In re A v. B [2016] 1 JLR 393 (26 May 2016)

In re A v. B [2016] 1 JLR 393 (26 May 2016)

Parental status granted to a non-biological father by a competent overseas court and upheld on appeal is recognized in Jersey, justifying an order for financial provision.

Citation
[2016] 1 JLR 393
Parties
Applicant: A; Respondent: B
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
26 May 2016
Procedural Posture
Family Law / Judgment
Outcome
order for financial provision granted
Legal Topics
Children, Financial Provision, Parental Status, Recognition of Foreign Orders
Family Law Children Financial Provision Parental Status Recognition of Foreign Orders

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Parties

A

Applicant

B

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether parental status granted to a non-biological father by a competent overseas court should be recognized in Jersey
  2. 2 Whether such recognition justifies an order for financial provision

Ratio Decidendi

Parental status granted to a non-biological father by a competent overseas court and upheld on appeal is recognized in Jersey, justifying an order for financial provision.

Court Disposition

order for financial provision granted

Orders

  • Recognition of parental status granted by overseas court
  • Order for financial provision in favor of applicant