In the matter of Nicole (Care proceedings) [2016] JRC 209 (14 November 2016)

In the matter of Nicole (Care proceedings) [2016] JRC 209 (14 November 2016)

The Court found that, based on psychological and parenting assessments, the placement with the grandmother and her husband in the UK is in Nicole's best interests, suitable arrangements are made, and statutory consent requirements are satisfied. Therefore, leave was granted for Nicole to live outside Jersey under the revised care plan.

Citation
[2016] JRC 209
Parties
Applicant: Minister; First Respondent: Mother; Third Respondent: Grandmother; Child: Nicole
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
14 November 2016
Procedural Posture
Public Law Child Care Proceedings / Application for Leave to Arrange for Child to Live Outside Jersey Under Interim Care Order
Outcome
leave granted for child to live outside Jersey under interim care order
Legal Topics
Interim Care Order, Placement Outside Jurisdiction, Assessment of Carers, Adoption Alternatives
Family Law Child Welfare Interim Care Order Placement Outside Jurisdiction Assessment of Carers Adoption Alternatives

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Parties

Minister

Applicant

Mother

First Respondent

Grandmother

Third Respondent

Nicole

Child

Procedural Posture

Public Law Child Care Proceedings / Application for Leave to Arrange for Child to Live Outside Jersey Under Interim Care Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether it is in the child's best interests to be placed outside Jersey under an interim care order
  2. 2 Whether suitable arrangements for reception and welfare have been made
  3. 3 Whether consent requirements under Children (Jersey) Law 2002 are satisfied

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found that, based on psychological and parenting assessments, the placement with the grandmother and her husband in the UK is in Nicole's best interests, suitable arrangements are made, and statutory consent requirements are satisfied. Therefore, leave was granted for Nicole to live outside Jersey under the revised care plan.

Court Disposition

leave granted for child to live outside Jersey under interim care order

Orders

  • Minister permitted to arrange for Nicole to live with grandmother and her husband in the UK for a period of assessment
  • Regular monitoring and visits by social worker and guardian during assessment period