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In the matter of Darcey (freeing for adoption) [2019] JRC 119 (27 June 2019)
The Jersey Royal Court made a final care order, freed a child for adoption, and granted the father parental responsibility after finding threshold met and consent unreasonably withheld.
In the matter of Morgan (Care order) [2018] JCA 065C (23 March 2018)
The Court of Appeal refused a mother's late application to extend time to appeal care and adoption-related orders, finding no compelling reason, weak prospects, and likely prejudice to the child.
In the matter of Charlie (Care order) [2016] JRC 191 (19 October 2016)
The Royal Court granted a final care order and freed a 6-month-old child for adoption, finding the threshold met and the mother’s consent unreasonably withheld.
In the matter of Barbara (Care order) [2015] JRC 234 (19 November 2015)
The court granted a final care order and freed Barbara for adoption, finding no family placement was viable and parental consent was being withheld unreasonably.
In the matter of Lilly and Florence (Adoption) [2015] JRC 038 (20 February 2015)
The Royal Court held that two adoptions in China were overseas adoptions under Jersey law, and directed the applicants to seek registration.
In the matter of Samuel (Care order) [2014] JRC 245 (10 December 2014)
The court made a final care order and freed Samuel for adoption, finding his welfare required permanence and that the parents unreasonably withheld consent.
In the matter of H (Care order) [2013] JRC 173 (06 September 2013)
The Royal Court granted a final care order and freed a nearly two-year-old child for adoption, holding that the mother’s drug-related lifestyle created unacceptable future harm.
In the matter of F (Care Order) [2013] JRC 064 (02 April 2013)
The Royal Court refused a mother's application for post-adoption direct contact, preferring the child psychologist's evidence and leaving future contact to the adopters.
In the matter of A (Care proceedings) [2013] JRC 041 (22 February 2013)
The court granted a final care order and freed a child for adoption, finding the mother could not meet the child’s needs within her timescales and withheld consent unreasonably.
In the matter of A, B and C (Care Proceedings) [2012] JRC 189 (17 October 2012)
The Royal Court granted care and freeing-for-adoption orders for three children, dispensed with the mother's consent, and limited contact to letterbox contact.
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