"E" (a child), In The Matter of [2000] NIFam 42 (6th October, 2000)

"E" (a child), In The Matter of [2000] NIFam 42 (6th October, 2000)

The applicant demonstrated some degree of commitment but lacked attachment to the child, had a problematic lifestyle and criminal record, and the mother strongly objected. There was insufficient evidence that granting parental responsibility would benefit the child, and the court was not persuaded that this was an appropriate case to grant the order.

Citation
[2000] NIFam 42
Parties
Applicant: VB; Mother/respondent: KF; Interested Party: South and East Belfast Health and Social Services Trust
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Procedural Posture
Application for Parental Responsibility Order / Judgment on Application for Parental Responsibility
Outcome
Application for parental responsibility order refused.
Legal Topics
Parental Responsibility, Unmarried Fathers, Care Orders, Adoption Proceedings
Family Law Child Law Parental Responsibility Unmarried Fathers Care Orders Adoption Proceedings

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Parties

VB

Applicant

KF

Mother/respondent

South and East Belfast Health and Social Services Trust

Interested Party

Procedural Posture

Application for Parental Responsibility Order / Judgment on Application for Parental Responsibility

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant (unmarried father) should be granted a parental responsibility order for the child E

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant demonstrated some degree of commitment but lacked attachment to the child, had a problematic lifestyle and criminal record, and the mother strongly objected. There was insufficient evidence that granting parental responsibility would benefit the child, and the court was not persuaded that this was an appropriate case to grant the order.

Court Disposition

Application for parental responsibility order refused.

Orders

  • Application for parental responsibility order by VB in respect of E is refused.