In the matter of V [2011] JRC 100 (16 May 2011)

In the matter of V [2011] JRC 100 (16 May 2011)

Threshold criteria for care order were agreed and met; welfare test applied; full care order with kinship placement and amended contact arrangements is in A's best interests.

Citation
[2011] JRC 100
Parties
Applicant: Minister; Subject Child: A; Kinship Carer: F; Respondent: Father; Respondent: Mother; Respondent Sibling: B; Respondent Sibling: C
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
16 May 2011
Procedural Posture
Care Order Application / Final Judgment
Outcome
full care order granted
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Threshold Criteria, Welfare Test, Contact Arrangements, Kinship Care
Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Threshold Criteria Welfare Test Contact Arrangements Kinship Care

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Parties

Minister

Applicant

A

Subject Child

F

Kinship Carer

Father

Respondent

Mother

Respondent

B

Respondent Sibling

C

Respondent Sibling

Procedural Posture

Care Order Application / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether threshold criteria for care order under Article 24 of the Children (Jersey) Law 2002 are met
  2. 2 Whether a full care order is in A's best interests
  3. 3 Appropriate contact arrangements for A with father and siblings

Ratio Decidendi

Threshold criteria for care order were agreed and met; welfare test applied; full care order with kinship placement and amended contact arrangements is in A's best interests.

Court Disposition

full care order granted

Orders

  • Full care order made in respect of A
  • Care plan and contact arrangements as amended approved