In the matter of E (Care Order) [2013] JRC 108 (06 June 2013)

Court found threshold for interim care order met due to evidence of neglect and emotional harm; formal contact order and parenting assessment were refused as impractical and not in child's best interests; Minister's duty to promote contact does not override financial realities.

Citation: [2013] JRC 108
Parties: Applicant: Minister; Subject: E (child); Respondent: First respondent (mother); Respondent: Second respondent (father)
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 06 June 2013
Procedural Posture: Interim Care Order Application / Judgment
Outcome: Interim care order granted; formal contact order and parenting assessment refused.
Legal Topics: Interim Care Order, Child Neglect, Parental Assessment, Contact Arrangements

Family Law Child Protection Interim Care Order Child Neglect Parental Assessment Contact Arrangements

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Parties

Minister

Applicant

E (child)

Subject

First respondent (mother)

Respondent

Second respondent (father)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Interim Care Order Application / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether threshold for interim care order under Article 30 Children (Jersey) Law 2002 is met
2 Whether a formal contact order should be made
3 Whether a parenting assessment of the mother should be ordered

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Interim care order granted; formal contact order and parenting assessment refused.

Orders

Child to remain with Mr and Mrs C under Minister's care plan.
First and second respondents to provide names and contact details for viability assessment by 7th June 2013.