21 Dec 2010
DAS V CRC HC AK CIV-2010-404-006523
- Citation
- openlaw-a537625f_5b6c_45b2_8932_156f7c388fbb.pdf
- Court
- High Court
The interim placement of the child in the father's day-to-day care was justified: the court accepted the psychologist's report that the child showed signs of emotional neglect and lack of trust in the mother and the mother's admitted ongoing Class A drug use created a distinct risk to the child's welfare; although a formal s60 assessment was not undertaken, the available evidence justified the interim change and the short notice was reasonable in context; appeal dismissed except for variation to contact arrangements.