In the matter of X W V and U (Care order) [2014] JRC 146 (22 July 2014)

In the matter of X W V and U (Care order) [2014] JRC 146 (22 July 2014)

Interim care orders granted for W, V, and U to secure placements away from mother; final care orders adjourned pending reconsideration of contact arrangements and further input from child psychologist due to reservations about drastic reduction in contact and inchoate care plan for W.

Citation
[2014] JRC 146
Parties
Applicant: Minister; First Respondent: Mother; Second Respondent: B; Child: W; Child: V; Child: U; Child: X
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
22 July 2014
Procedural Posture
Care Order Application / Post Hearing, Interim Orders, Adjourned for Final Orders
Outcome
Interim care orders granted, applications for final care orders adjourned.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Parental Responsibility, Contact Arrangements, Foster Care, Threshold Criteria
Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Parental Responsibility Contact Arrangements Foster Care Threshold Criteria

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Parties

Minister

Applicant

Mother

First Respondent

B

Second Respondent

W

Child

V

Child

U

Child

X

Child

Procedural Posture

Care Order Application / Post Hearing, Interim Orders, Adjourned for Final Orders

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether final care orders should be made for W, V, and U
  2. 2 Appropriateness of drastic reduction in contact between children and mother
  3. 3 Adequacy of care plans for W, V, and U

Ratio Decidendi

Interim care orders granted for W, V, and U to secure placements away from mother; final care orders adjourned pending reconsideration of contact arrangements and further input from child psychologist due to reservations about drastic reduction in contact and inchoate care plan for W.

Court Disposition

Interim care orders granted, applications for final care orders adjourned.

Orders

  • Interim care orders for W, V, and U granted to Minister.
  • Minister's applications for final care orders adjourned to 28 July 2014.