In the matter of Anthony and Helena (Care order) [2014] JRC 181 (25 September 2014)

Threshold for care order was met due to ongoing domestic violence and substance abuse; children's welfare and best interests required permanence and protection from parental harm, justifying a full care order with no parental reunification or contact with father.

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Citation: [2014] JRC 181
Parties: Applicant: Minister; Child: Anthony; Child: Helena; Respondent: Mother; Respondent: Father
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 25 September 2014
Procedural Posture: Care Order Application / Final Judgment
Outcome: Full care order granted
Legal Topics: Care Orders, Parental Responsibility, Child Welfare, Domestic Abuse, Substance Abuse

Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Parental Responsibility Child Welfare Domestic Abuse Substance Abuse

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Parties

Minister

Applicant

Anthony

Child

Helena

Child

Mother

Respondent

Father

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Care Order Application / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether threshold for care order is met
2 Whether full care order serves children's best interests
3 Appropriateness of parental contact

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Full care order granted

Orders

Full care order for Anthony and Helena
Approval of Minister's care plan for long-term foster care

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