McELHATTON AGAINST GRANT MONAGHAN [2019] ScotSC SC_86 (05 November 2019)

McELHATTON AGAINST GRANT MONAGHAN [2019] ScotSC SC_86 (05 November 2019)

The court determined that granting a contact order was in the best interests of the child after considering all relevant circumstances.

Citation
[2019] ScotSC SC_86
Parties
Applicant: Louise McElhatton; Respondent: Grant Monaghan
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
05 November 2019
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
contact order granted
Legal Topics
Contact Order, Parental Rights
Family Law Contact Order Parental Rights

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Parties

Louise McElhatton

Applicant

Grant Monaghan

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a contact order should be granted in favour of the respondent
  2. 2 Assessment of the best interests of the child

Ratio Decidendi

The court determined that granting a contact order was in the best interests of the child after considering all relevant circumstances.

Court Disposition

contact order granted

Orders

  • Contact order in favour of the respondent