In the matter of Emma and Ben (Care order) [2015] JRC 163 (07 August 2015)

Threshold for interim care order was met based on evidence of significant harm from domestic abuse and neglect, but undertakings given by mother allowed Court to make interim supervision order instead of care order.

Citation: [2015] JRC 163
Parties: Applicant: Minister; Respondent: First Respondent (Mother); Respondent: Second Respondent (Father); Child: Emma; Child: Ben
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 07 August 2015
Procedural Posture: Interim Care Order Application / Interim Order Hearing
Outcome: interim supervision order granted
Legal Topics: Interim Care Orders, Supervision Orders, Significant Harm, Parental Responsibility, Domestic Violence, Child Neglect

Family Law Child Protection Interim Care Orders Supervision Orders Significant Harm Parental Responsibility Domestic Violence Child Neglect

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Parties

Minister

Applicant

First Respondent (Mother)

Respondent

Second Respondent (Father)

Respondent

Emma

Child

Ben

Child

Procedural Posture

Interim Care Order Application / Interim Order Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether threshold for interim care order under Article 24(2) Children (Jersey) Law 2002 is met
2 Whether significant harm to children is attributable to parental care
3 Whether interim care order or supervision order is appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

interim supervision order granted

Orders

Interim supervision order made until 11th September 2015
Mother to comply with undertakings regarding contact, parenting courses, and notification to Children's Service