In the matter of GG and HH (Care proceedings) [2020] JRC 112 (10 June 2020)

In the matter of GG and HH (Care proceedings) [2020] JRC 112 (10 June 2020)

Threshold criteria for supervision order were met due to mother's inability to care for children, history of alcohol misuse, mental health issues, and past domestic violence. Welfare checklist supported residence and supervision orders in favour of C. Father demonstrated sufficient commitment, attachment, and proper reasons for parental responsibility; granting it was not contrary to children's welfare.

Citation
[2020] JRC 112
Parties
Mother: A; Father: B; Maternal Grandmother: C; Applicant for Supervision Order: Minister
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
10 June 2020
Procedural Posture
Child Welfare Proceedings / Final Judgment
Outcome
All applications granted.
Legal Topics
Supervision Order, Residence Order, Parental Responsibility, Threshold Criteria, Welfare Checklist
Family Law Child Welfare Supervision Order Residence Order Parental Responsibility Threshold Criteria Welfare Checklist

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Parties

A

Mother

B

Father

C

Maternal Grandmother

Minister

Applicant for Supervision Order

Procedural Posture

Child Welfare Proceedings / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether threshold criteria for supervision order under Article 24(2) of the Children (Jersey) Law 2002 are met
  2. 2 Whether residence order in favour of maternal grandmother is in children's best interests
  3. 3 Whether father should be granted parental responsibility

Ratio Decidendi

Threshold criteria for supervision order were met due to mother's inability to care for children, history of alcohol misuse, mental health issues, and past domestic violence. Welfare checklist supported residence and supervision orders in favour of C. Father demonstrated sufficient commitment, attachment, and proper reasons for parental responsibility; granting it was not contrary to children's welfare.

Court Disposition

All applications granted.

Orders

  • Supervision order for GG and HH in favour of Minister for 12 months.
  • Residence order for GG and HH in favour of C.