In the matter of E [2011] JRC 032 (04 February 2011)

In the matter of E [2011] JRC 032 (04 February 2011)

Care orders are granted as threshold criteria are satisfied and care plans are appropriate; supervised contact between B and the children is desirable but must be managed flexibly and in the children's best interests, with discretion vested in the Children's Service.

Citation
[2011] JRC 032
Parties
Applicant: Minister; Child: C; Child: L; Respondent: B; Mother: A; Maternal Grandfather: J; Maternal Grandmother: F; B's Mother: D
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
04 February 2011
Procedural Posture
Care Order Application / Final Judgment
Outcome
Care orders granted for C and L.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Contact Arrangements, Drug Misuse, Best Interests of the Child
Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Contact Arrangements Drug Misuse Best Interests of the Child

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Parties

Minister

Applicant

C

Child

L

Child

B

Respondent

A

Mother

J

Maternal Grandfather

F

Maternal Grandmother

D

B's Mother

Procedural Posture

Care Order Application / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether full care orders should be made for C and L
  2. 2 Appropriate arrangements for contact between B and the children
  3. 3 Whether contact at the prison is in the children's best interests

Ratio Decidendi

Care orders are granted as threshold criteria are satisfied and care plans are appropriate; supervised contact between B and the children is desirable but must be managed flexibly and in the children's best interests, with discretion vested in the Children's Service.

Court Disposition

Care orders granted for C and L.

Orders

  • Minister's care plans approved.
  • Children's Service has discretion over contact arrangements.