ECC, Appeal by v GD [2018] ScotSAC Civ 5 (08 March 2018)

ECC, Appeal by v GD [2018] ScotSAC Civ 5 (08 March 2018)

The Sheriff Appeal Court held that the sheriff did not err in law or fact and that the residence and contact orders were consistent with the child's welfare and best interests.

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Citation
[2018] ScotSAC Civ 5
Parties
Appellant: ECC; Respondent: GD
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
08 March 2018
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Child Residence, Contact Orders
Family Law Child Residence Contact Orders

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Parties

ECC

Appellant

GD

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sheriff erred in granting a residence order in favour of GD
  2. 2 Whether the contact arrangements were in the best interests of the child

Ratio Decidendi

The Sheriff Appeal Court held that the sheriff did not err in law or fact and that the residence and contact orders were consistent with the child's welfare and best interests.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Residence order in favour of GD affirmed
  • Contact arrangements as ordered by the sheriff affirmed