In the matter of Spencer and Jay (Care Proceedings) 03-Oct-2019 [2019] JRC 196 (03 October 2019)

Threshold for Care Order and Freeing Order was met due to Mother's long-standing substance and alcohol dependence causing significant harm to children; no practical alternative to freeing Jay for adoption; Residence Order for Spencer is in his best interests.

Citation: [2019] JRC 196
Parties: Applicant: Minister; Parent of Spencer and Jay: First Respondent; Parent of Spencer: Second Respondent; Parent of Jay: Fourth Respondent; Parent of Spencer and Jay: Mother
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 03 October 2019
Procedural Posture: Care Order and Freeing Order Application / Final Judgment
Outcome: Care Order and Freeing Order granted for Jay; Residence Order granted for Spencer
Legal Topics: Care Orders, Freeing Orders, Residence Orders, Parental Responsibility, Adoption

Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Freeing Orders Residence Orders Parental Responsibility Adoption

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Parties

Minister

Applicant

First Respondent

Parent of Spencer and Jay

Second Respondent

Parent of Spencer

Fourth Respondent

Parent of Jay

Mother

Parent of Spencer and Jay

Procedural Posture

Care Order and Freeing Order Application / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether threshold for Care Order and Freeing Order is met
2 Whether Residence Order for Spencer is appropriate
3 Whether freeing Jay for adoption is justified

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Care Order and Freeing Order granted for Jay; Residence Order granted for Spencer

Orders

Care Order for Jay
Freeing Order for Jay