F v M [2023] ScotSAC Civ 29 (12 September 2023)

F v M [2023] ScotSAC Civ 29 (12 September 2023)

The appeal was dismissed because the sheriff had not erred in law or principle and had properly considered the welfare of the child in making the residence and contact orders.

Citation
[2023] ScotSAC Civ 29
Parties
Appellant: F; Respondent: M
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
12 September 2023
Procedural Posture
Family Law Appeal / Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Child Residence, Contact Orders, Appeal Procedure
Family Law Child Residence Contact Orders Appeal Procedure

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Parties

F

Appellant

M

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law Appeal / Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sheriff erred in law in determining child residence and contact
  2. 2 Whether the welfare of the child was properly considered

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed because the sheriff had not erred in law or principle and had properly considered the welfare of the child in making the residence and contact orders.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The sheriff's orders regarding residence and contact are affirmed.