B v A [2010] JLR 462 (27 September 2010)

B v A [2010] JLR 462 (27 September 2010)

A shared residence order is appropriate where it reflects the child's actual living arrangements with both parents or where it serves the psychological interests of the parents, thereby indirectly benefiting the child.

Citation
[2010] JLR 462
Parties
Applicant: B; Respondent: A
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 September 2010
Procedural Posture
Family Law Children / Judgment
Outcome
shared residence order granted
Legal Topics
Children, Residence Order, Shared Residence
Family Law Children Residence Order Shared Residence

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Parties

B

Applicant

A

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law Children / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a shared residence order should be made for a child living with both parents

Ratio Decidendi

A shared residence order is appropriate where it reflects the child's actual living arrangements with both parents or where it serves the psychological interests of the parents, thereby indirectly benefiting the child.

Court Disposition

shared residence order granted

Orders

  • A shared residence order is made reflecting the child's living arrangements with both parents.