K and L (Family) [2021] JRC 216 (11 August 2021)

The court found it imperative to bestow parental responsibility and, given the applicants' preference and the Child's welfare, appointed K and L jointly as guardians under article 7 of the Children (Jersey) Law 2002. The court determined it had the power to make a joint appointment and that this would best serve the Child's interests.

Citation: [2021] JRC 216
Parties: Applicant: K; Applicant: L; Interested Party: Minister for Children and Education; Interested Party: Child's father
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 11 August 2021
Procedural Posture: Guardianship Application / Final Determination
Outcome: application granted
Legal Topics: Guardianship, Residence Orders, Parental Responsibility

Family Law Child Welfare Guardianship Residence Orders Parental Responsibility

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Parties

Applicant

Minister for Children and Education

Interested Party

Child's father

Interested Party

Procedural Posture

Guardianship Application / Final Determination

Legal Issues

1 Whether to appoint joint guardians under article 7 or make a shared residence order under article 10 of the Children (Jersey) Law 2002
2 Whether the applicants are fit and proper persons to be appointed as guardians
3 Whether the Child's welfare is best served by the order sought

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

K and L are jointly appointed as guardians for the Child under article 7 of the Children (Jersey) Law 2002