Thomas v O'Shea [1987] JLR_Note 12b (22 September 1988)

Thomas v O'Shea [1987] JLR_Note 12b (22 September 1988)

The court considered the welfare of the illegitimate child as paramount in determining access rights.

Parties
Applicant: Thomas; Respondent: O'Shea
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
22 September 1988
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Topics
Children, Access, Illegitimate Child

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Parties

Thomas

Applicant

O'Shea

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

  1. 1 access rights to an illegitimate child

Ratio Decidendi

The court considered the welfare of the illegitimate child as paramount in determining access rights.