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Family law [2026] JRC 018

In the matter of GG (Care Order) (Royal Court : Hearing

In the matter of GG (Care Order) (Royal Court : Hearing (Civil) : Wright : Care Order) [2026] JRC 018 (15 January 2026)

The Royal Court of Jersey made a final care order for GG and approved his placement in therapeutic residential care outside Jersey, dispensing with D’s consent.

  • Care order
  • Placement outside jurisdiction
  • Child welfare
  • Parental consent
  • Therapeutic residential care
  • Care-order
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Family law [2022] JRC 162

In the matter of RR (the Child) (Care Proceedings)

In the matter of RR (the Child) (Care Proceedings) [2022] JRC 162 (09 August 2022)

The Jersey Royal Court granted a final care order for RR, a 16-year-old child beyond parental control, and approved his specialist placement in England.

  • Care orders
  • Child welfare
  • Parental responsibility
  • Placement outside jurisdiction
  • Threshold criteria
  • Transition to adulthood
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Family law [2019] JRC 167

In the matter of Eleanor (Care Proceedings) 23-Aug-2019

In the matter of Eleanor (Care Proceedings) 23-Aug-2019 [2019] JRC 167 (23 August 2019)

The court granted a final care order for Eleanor and approved her continued placement in the UK, finding she was beyond parental control and in need of therapeutic care.

  • Care orders
  • Child welfare
  • Parental control
  • Placement outside jurisdiction
  • Care-orders
  • Child-protection
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Family law [2019] JRC 005A

In the matter of Eleanor (Care Proceedings)

In the matter of Eleanor (Care Proceedings) [2019] JRC 005A (18 January 2019)

The Royal Court approved Eleanor’s placement in Scotland, holding she lacked sufficient understanding to consent and that her welfare justified the move.

  • Child welfare
  • Placement outside jurisdiction
  • Consent of child
  • Parental responsibility
  • Child-welfare
  • Placement-outside-jurisdiction
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Family law [2018] JRC 209

In the matter of Eleanor (Care proceedings)

In the matter of Eleanor (Care proceedings) [2018] JRC 209 (16 November 2018)

The Royal Court granted temporary approval for a child in care to remain at a Scottish placement pending further reports, finding the move was in her best interests.

  • Interim care orders
  • Secure accommodation
  • Placement outside jurisdiction
  • Consent of child and parents
  • Child-welfare
  • Care-proceedings
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Family law [2018] JRC 088

In the matter of Willow and Matilda (Care proceedings)

In the matter of Willow and Matilda (Care proceedings) [2018] JRC 088 (16 May 2018)

The Jersey Royal Court held that threshold for a care order was met because of longstanding parental substance abuse and future risk, but refused long-term placement outside Jersey.

  • Care orders
  • Threshold criteria
  • Substance abuse
  • Parental fitness
  • Placement outside jurisdiction
  • Care-orders
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Family law [2016] JRC 209

In the matter of Nicole (Care proceedings)

In the matter of Nicole (Care proceedings) [2016] JRC 209 (14 November 2016)

The Royal Court allowed the Minister to place Nicole with her grandmother and husband in the UK for a period of assessment under an interim care order.

  • Interim care order
  • Placement outside jurisdiction
  • Assessment of carers
  • Adoption alternatives
  • Child-welfare
  • Interim-care-order
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Family law [2012] JRC 061

In the matter of SS (Secure Accommodation Order)

In the matter of SS (Secure Accommodation Order) [2012] JRC 061 (21 March 2012)

The Jersey Royal Court made a final care order for SS, approved his placement at Woodlands in Wales, and left future contact to be reviewed after assessment.

  • Care orders
  • Child welfare
  • Secure accommodation
  • Contact arrangements
  • Placement outside jurisdiction
  • Care-orders
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