MRG AGAINST MD [2017] ScotSC 70 (11 August 2017)

MRG AGAINST MD [2017] ScotSC 70 (11 August 2017)

The court determined that the welfare of the child required a change in residence and that contact arrangements should be adjusted accordingly.

Citation
[2017] ScotSC 70
Parties
Applicant: MRG; Respondent: MD
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
11 August 2017
Procedural Posture
Family Law / Judgment
Outcome
Residence granted to applicant, contact arrangements modified.
Legal Topics
Child Residence, Contact Orders
Family Law Child Residence Contact Orders

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Parties

MRG

Applicant

MD

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the child should reside with the applicant or respondent
  2. 2 Whether contact arrangements are in the best interests of the child

Ratio Decidendi

The court determined that the welfare of the child required a change in residence and that contact arrangements should be adjusted accordingly.

Court Disposition

Residence granted to applicant, contact arrangements modified.

Orders

  • Child to reside with applicant
  • Respondent to have specified contact with child