In the matter of Oscar (Care proceedings) [2014] JRC 152 (01 August 2014)

In the matter of Oscar (Care proceedings) [2014] JRC 152 (01 August 2014)

The Court finds that C is able and willing to care for Oscar, the residence order is in Oscar's best interests, and the least interventionist approach is appropriate. The residence order is granted to C, discharging the care order and vacating further proceedings.

Citation
[2014] JRC 152
Parties
Applicant: C; Mother: A; Father: B; Respondent: Minister
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
01 August 2014
Procedural Posture
Residence Order Application / Final Judgment
Outcome
residence order granted to C; care order discharged
Legal Topics
Residence Order, Parental Responsibility, Child Welfare, Contact Arrangements
Family Law Child Protection Residence Order Parental Responsibility Child Welfare Contact Arrangements

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Parties

C

Applicant

A

Mother

B

Father

Minister

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Residence Order Application / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a residence order should be granted to the maternal grandmother
  2. 2 Whether the care order should be discharged
  3. 3 Arrangements for contact between Oscar and his mother

Ratio Decidendi

The Court finds that C is able and willing to care for Oscar, the residence order is in Oscar's best interests, and the least interventionist approach is appropriate. The residence order is granted to C, discharging the care order and vacating further proceedings.

Court Disposition

residence order granted to C; care order discharged

Orders

  • Residence order in favour of C
  • Discharge of Minister's care order