In the matter of ZZ (Care proceedings) 25-Jan-2021 [2021] JRC 020 (25 January 2021)

In the matter of ZZ (Care proceedings) 25-Jan-2021 [2021] JRC 020 (25 January 2021)

The threshold for a supervision order was met due to the Mother's ongoing alcohol misuse, failure to engage with recommended interventions, and exposure of the Child to harm. The Child's welfare and need for stability are best served by a residence order in favour of the Maternal Grandmother, combined with a...

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Citation
[2021] JRC 020
Parties
Applicant: Minister; Respondent: A (Mother); Respondent: B (Father); Respondent: C (Maternal Grandmother)
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
25 January 2021
Procedural Posture
Child Welfare/supervision and Residence Order / Final Judgment
Outcome
Supervision order granted to the Minister; residence order granted in favour of the Maternal Grandmother.
Legal Topics
Supervision Order, Residence Order, Parental Responsibility, Child Welfare, Alcohol Misuse, Domestic Violence
Family Law Child Protection Supervision Order Residence Order Parental Responsibility Child Welfare Alcohol Misuse Domestic Violence

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Parties

Minister

Applicant

A (Mother)

Respondent

B (Father)

Respondent

C (Maternal Grandmother)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Child Welfare/supervision and Residence Order / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the threshold for a supervision order under Article 24(2) of the Children (Jersey) Law 2002 is met
  2. 2 Whether a residence order in favour of the Maternal Grandmother is in the best interests of the Child

Ratio Decidendi

The threshold for a supervision order was met due to the Mother's ongoing alcohol misuse, failure to engage with recommended interventions, and exposure of the Child to harm. The Child's welfare and need for stability are best served by a residence order in favour of the Maternal Grandmother, combined with a supervision order.

Court Disposition

Supervision order granted to the Minister; residence order granted in favour of the Maternal Grandmother.

Orders

  • Supervision order for 12 months in respect of the Child to the Minister.
  • Residence order in favour of the Maternal Grandmother, granting her parental responsibility.