T v W [1970] JJ 1337 (16 February 1970)

The court held that it has inherent jurisdiction to ensure proper provision for an illegitimate child and may disregard any maintenance agreement if it is not in the child's best interests.

Citation: [1970] JJ 1337
Parties: Applicant: T; Respondent: W
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 16 February 1970
Procedural Posture: Family Law / Judgment
Outcome: court asserted jurisdiction to order proper provision for the child
Legal Topics: Illegitimate Children, Maintenance Agreement, Parental Responsibility

Family Law Illegitimate Children Maintenance Agreement Parental Responsibility

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Applicant

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the court has inherent jurisdiction to order proper provision by parents for an illegitimate child and to disregard a maintenance agreement if necessary

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that it has inherent jurisdiction to ensure proper provision for an illegitimate child and may disregard any maintenance agreement if it is not in the child's best interests.

Court Disposition

court asserted jurisdiction to order proper provision for the child