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Family law [2020] JRC 243A

In the matter of QQ (Emergency Protection Order) 19-Nov-2020

In the matter of QQ (Emergency Protection Order) 19-Nov-2020 [2020] JRC 243A (19 November 2020)

The Jersey Royal Court granted a 28-day Emergency Protection Order for a 9-year-old child, finding credible risk of significant harm if he returned home.

  • Emergency protection orders
  • Significant harm
  • Parental responsibility
  • Foster care
  • Emergency-protection-order
  • Child-protection
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Family law [2020] JRC 085

In the matter of EE (Interim Care Order)

In the matter of EE (Interim Care Order) [2020] JRC 085 (13 May 2020)

The court granted an interim care order for a newborn after finding threshold met, but amended the care plan to speed assessment of the maternal grandmother and expand contact.

  • Interim care orders
  • Threshold criteria
  • Welfare checklist
  • Parental responsibility
  • Foster care
  • Connected carer assessment
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Family law [2017] JRC 125A

in the matter of Cameron (Care order off-island placement)

in the matter of Cameron (Care order off-island placement) [2017] JRC 125A (08 August 2017)

The court approved an off-island placement for a child in the Minister’s care, finding it was in the child’s best interests and met the statutory criteria.

  • Care orders
  • Child placement
  • Foster care
  • Best interests of the child
  • Removal from jurisdiction
  • Child-placement
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Family law [2014] JRC 146

In the matter of X W V and U (Care order)

In the matter of X W V and U (Care order) [2014] JRC 146 (22 July 2014)

The court adjourned final care-order applications for three children and granted interim care orders, while questioning a drastic reduction in contact with their mother.

  • Care orders
  • Parental responsibility
  • Contact arrangements
  • Foster care
  • Threshold criteria
  • Care-orders
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Family law [2012] JRC 072A

In the matter of CCC Children (Care Order)

In the matter of CCC Children (Care Order) [2012] JRC 072A (29 March 2012)

The Jersey Royal Court granted a full care order, approving long-term foster care for a child who had suffered significant neglect and emotional abuse.

  • Care orders
  • Child welfare
  • Foster care
  • Parental neglect
  • Care-orders
  • Child-protection
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Family law [2011] JRC 241

In the matter of the CCC Children

In the matter of the CCC Children [2011] JRC 241 (28 December 2011)

The court granted a guardian permission to attend a child permanence panel meeting during presentations and questioning, citing fairness, transparency, and the child's welfare.

  • Care orders
  • Foster care
  • Panel procedure
  • Transparency
  • Natural justice
  • Care-orders
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