Cases Archive
C v S [2014] EWHC 3799 (Fam)
Father’s application for the summary return of his son to Australia. Application granted.
GO v EN, MN, BN [2014] EWHC 3622 (Fam)
Change of residence in Children Act 1989 private law proceedings.
Re LRP (A Child) (No. 2) (Leave to oppose adoption application) [2014] EWHC 3311 (Fam)
Application to oppose an application for adoption. Pauffley J refuses the application on the basis that there is insufficient evidence of a change in circumstances
A v Others (Care Proceedings) [2014] EWFC B147
Care proceedings including consideration of ABE evidence given by the child
E (A Child) [2014] EWFC B140
Application by a Local Authority for Care and Placement Orders.
A (Care and Placement Orders) [2014] EWFC B143
Care proceedings involving applications for Care and Placement Orders.
D (A Child: Private Law Proceedings)
W (Children) [2014] EWCA Civ 1065
Successful appeal considering (1) the interplay between public law and private law proceedings where the State seeks to intervene in the placement of a child; (2) a reconsideration of the balancing exercise where the mother is able to provide “good enough” care but the grandmother is able to provide better care; and (3) the balancing exercise for purposeful delay for further assessment of a parent.