The parents had disputed which school the child should attend. They applied to the court, and the court said that the mother should decide.
Held: The parties having asked the question, they were entitled to receive an answer. The judge’s answer was unprincipled. The court should try to direct the parties so as to avoid discord where possible, but the court should still give its own view, never departing from the need to put the child’s welfare first. In this case, the mother’s appeal succeeded.
Judges:
Thorpe LJ, Bodey J
Citations:
Times 05-Nov-2002
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Children
Updated: 27 April 2022; Ref: scu.177852