N -v H 25-Oct-2006 [2006] JRC 153 (25 October 2006)

N -v H 25-Oct-2006 [2006] JRC 153 (25 October 2006)

The mother is financially able to make a modest contribution to S's maintenance despite tight finances; both parents have obligations to support their child, and the father's conduct regarding contact is relevant to the maintenance issue.

Citation
[2006] JRC 153
Parties
Applicant: H; Respondent: N
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
25 October 2006
Procedural Posture
Child Maintenance Application / De Novo Hearing Before the Bailiff
Outcome
Interim order for maintenance granted
Legal Topics
Child Maintenance, Residence, Contact, Parental Obligations
Family Law Child Maintenance Residence Contact Parental Obligations

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Parties

H

Applicant

N

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Child Maintenance Application / De Novo Hearing Before the Bailiff

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the mother should pay maintenance for S
  2. 2 Extent of financial contribution by the mother
  3. 3 Impact of parental conduct on maintenance and contact

Ratio Decidendi

The mother is financially able to make a modest contribution to S's maintenance despite tight finances; both parents have obligations to support their child, and the father's conduct regarding contact is relevant to the maintenance issue.

Court Disposition

Interim order for maintenance granted

Orders

  • Mother to pay £100 per month maintenance for S starting 1st November 2006
  • Quantum of maintenance and issues of contact/residence to be reviewed in July 2007