In the matter of B (Care proceedings) [2013] JRC 244 (02 December 2013)

In the matter of B (Care proceedings) [2013] JRC 244 (02 December 2013)

The application for parental responsibility is adjourned due to uncertainties regarding the father's deportation and future conduct; the Court will reassess after care proceedings and further demonstration of commitment.

Citation
[2013] JRC 244
Parties
Applicant: Father; First Respondent: Mother; Second Respondent: Daughter; Third Respondent: Minister
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
02 December 2013
Procedural Posture
Parental Responsibility Application / Interlocutory Hearing; Application Adjourned
Outcome
Application for parental responsibility adjourned.
Legal Topics
Parental Responsibility, Care Proceedings, Deportation, Child Welfare
Family Law Child Law Parental Responsibility Care Proceedings Deportation Child Welfare

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Parties

Father

Applicant

Mother

First Respondent

Daughter

Second Respondent

Minister

Third Respondent

Procedural Posture

Parental Responsibility Application / Interlocutory Hearing; Application Adjourned

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the father should be granted parental responsibility for his daughter under Article 5(1)(a) of the Children (Jersey) Law 2002
  2. 2 Impact of father's deportation on parental responsibility
  3. 3 Father's commitment to child

Ratio Decidendi

The application for parental responsibility is adjourned due to uncertainties regarding the father's deportation and future conduct; the Court will reassess after care proceedings and further demonstration of commitment.

Court Disposition

Application for parental responsibility adjourned.

Orders

  • Application adjourned to be considered within care proceedings at the appropriate time.