F v H [2001] JLR 492 (27 July 2001)

F v H [2001] JLR 492 (27 July 2001)

The Jersey court has jurisdiction to make mirror orders for custody and access reflecting those of a foreign court for the welfare and protection of minor children, and such orders may be made for a child intending to live in Jersey but only take effect when the child is within the jurisdiction.

Citation
[2001] JLR 492
Parties
Applicant: F; Respondent: H
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 July 2001
Procedural Posture
Family Law Children / Judgment
Outcome
Mirror orders for custody and access may be made but take effect only when the child is within Jersey jurisdiction.
Legal Topics
Mirror Orders, Custody, Access, Welfare of Minor Children
Family Law Mirror Orders Custody Access Welfare of Minor Children

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Parties

F

Applicant

H

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law Children / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Jersey court may make mirror orders for custody and access reflecting those of a foreign court for the welfare and protection of minor children
  2. 2 Whether such orders may be made concerning a child intending to live in Jersey and when such orders take effect

Ratio Decidendi

The Jersey court has jurisdiction to make mirror orders for custody and access reflecting those of a foreign court for the welfare and protection of minor children, and such orders may be made for a child intending to live in Jersey but only take effect when the child is within the jurisdiction.

Court Disposition

Mirror orders for custody and access may be made but take effect only when the child is within Jersey jurisdiction.