L.S. -v- N.S. [2007] JRC 103A (24 May 2007)

L.S. -v- N.S. [2007] JRC 103A (24 May 2007)

The father is granted parental responsibility as he has demonstrated commitment and attachment to the child, and his application is proper. The welfare of the child is paramount, and the conditions imposed protect the mother while allowing the father to participate in important decisions regarding the child.

Citation
[2007] JRC 103A
Parties
Applicant: N. S.; Respondent: L. A. S.
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
24 May 2007
Procedural Posture
Family Law Parental Responsibility and Contact / Final Judgment on Application for Parental Responsibility and Contact
Outcome
Application for parental responsibility granted with conditions; contact arrangements ordered; maintenance ordered; previous injunctions discharged; costs reserved.
Legal Topics
Parental Responsibility, Child Contact, Unmarried Parents, Child Welfare
Family Law Child Law Parental Responsibility Child Contact Unmarried Parents Child Welfare

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Parties

N. S.

Applicant

L. A. S.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law Parental Responsibility and Contact / Final Judgment on Application for Parental Responsibility and Contact

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the unmarried father should be granted parental responsibility for the child A
  2. 2 What contact arrangements are in the best interests of the child

Ratio Decidendi

The father is granted parental responsibility as he has demonstrated commitment and attachment to the child, and his application is proper. The welfare of the child is paramount, and the conditions imposed protect the mother while allowing the father to participate in important decisions regarding the child.

Court Disposition

Application for parental responsibility granted with conditions; contact arrangements ordered; maintenance ordered; previous injunctions discharged; costs reserved.

Orders

  • Father granted parental responsibility for A subject to conditions protecting the mother.
  • Father not to contact, communicate with, or follow the mother except to facilitate contact with A.