In the matter of Imogen (Care proceedings) [2015] JRC 247 (30 November 2015)

In the matter of Imogen (Care proceedings) [2015] JRC 247 (30 November 2015)

The application is refused because a full assessment would cause significant further delay, which would be damaging to Imogen, and the initial assessment raised concerns that are unlikely to be overcome by Mr A.

Citation
[2015] JRC 247
Parties
Applicant: Mr A; Respondent: Children's Service; Potential Carer: Ms B; Potential Carer: Mrs C
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
30 November 2015
Procedural Posture
Care Proceedings / Application to Become Party and for Full Assessment
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Care Proceedings, Party Status, Assessment of Carers, Delay in Proceedings, Child's Best Interests
Family Law Child Welfare Care Proceedings Party Status Assessment of Carers Delay in Proceedings Child's Best Interests

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Parties

Mr A

Applicant

Children's Service

Respondent

Ms B

Potential Carer

Mrs C

Potential Carer

Procedural Posture

Care Proceedings / Application to Become Party and for Full Assessment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr A should be joined as a party to the care proceedings
  2. 2 Whether a full assessment of Mr A as a potential carer for Imogen should be ordered

Ratio Decidendi

The application is refused because a full assessment would cause significant further delay, which would be damaging to Imogen, and the initial assessment raised concerns that are unlikely to be overcome by Mr A.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • Application by Mr A to become a party is refused.
  • Application for a full assessment of Mr A as a carer is refused.