In the matter of Evelyn (Supervision order) [2018] JRC 162 (04 September 2018)

The threshold criteria under Article 24(2) Children (Jersey) Law 2002 are satisfied due to the mother's past binge drinking and association with violent men, which caused or risked significant emotional harm to the child. Recent improvements justify a supervision order rather than a care order, to provide ongoing support and oversight.

Citation: [2018] JRC 162
Parties: Applicant: Minister; Respondent: First Respondent (mother); Respondent: Second Respondent (father); Guardian: Guardian
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 04 September 2018
Procedural Posture: Child Protection / Final Hearing
Outcome: supervision order granted for 12 months; parental responsibility granted to father
Legal Topics: Supervision Order, Parental Responsibility, Domestic Violence, Alcohol Misuse, Child Welfare

Family Law Child Protection Supervision Order Parental Responsibility Domestic Violence Alcohol Misuse Child Welfare

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Parties

Minister

Applicant

First Respondent (mother)

Respondent

Second Respondent (father)

Respondent

Guardian

Procedural Posture

Child Protection / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether threshold criteria for care or supervision order are satisfied under Article 24(2) of the Children (Jersey) Law 2002
2 Whether a supervision order or care order is appropriate
3 Parental responsibility and contact arrangements

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

supervision order granted for 12 months; parental responsibility granted to father

Orders

Supervision order for 12 months in respect of the child
Parental responsibility granted to the father