LA v UJ & Anor [2009] NIFam 8 (3 April 2009)

The court ordered the appointment of the Official Solicitor as guardian ad litem for RF due to her minority and potential conflict of interest with her mother UJ, and adjourned the full hearing, continuing interim non-molestation orders for a limited period.

Citation: [2009] NIFam 8
Parties: Applicant: LA; Respondent: UJ; Respondent: RF
Jurisdiction: Northern Ireland
Judgment Date: 03 April 2009
Procedural Posture: Application for Non Molestation Orders / Interlocutory; Adjournment for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem and Continuation of Interim Orders
Outcome: Adjournment; appointment of Official Solicitor as guardian ad litem for RF; continuation of interim non-molestation orders for a limited period; review hearing to be set.
Legal Topics: Non Molestation Orders, Ex Parte Applications, Guardian Ad Litem, Harassment, Child Welfare, Adjournment Pending Criminal Proceedings

Family Law Domestic Violence Child Protection Non Molestation Orders Ex Parte Applications Guardian Ad Litem Harassment Child Welfare +1 more

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Parties

Applicant

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application for Non Molestation Orders / Interlocutory; Adjournment for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem and Continuation of Interim Orders

Legal Issues

1 Whether interim non-molestation orders should continue against UJ and RF
2 Whether RF requires representation by a guardian ad litem
3 Whether the full hearing should be adjourned pending criminal proceedings against RO

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Adjournment; appointment of Official Solicitor as guardian ad litem for RF; continuation of interim non-molestation orders for a limited period; review hearing to be set.

Orders

Official Solicitor appointed as guardian ad litem for RF
Full hearing adjourned