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The article explores a case in Northern Ireland regarding the freeing of a child for adoption and the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) case law that should have been considered. The court discusses the application of Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, emphasizing that measures such as freeing for adoption should only be taken in exceptional circumstances and must be proportionate to the child's best interests.

The article informs about the decision of High Court for the court case Health and Social Care Trust v a Mother and a Paternal Grandmother. Topics include grant a care order with a care plan for adoption and a freeing order to free the child for adoption; and provide the solicitors with financial information to complete her legal aid application despite evidence from the solicitors.

The article presents the discussion on relocation cases giving rise to the ‘hardest of dilemmas' including additional overnight stays and some extra-curricular activities.

The article discusses the court case which concerned the circumstances in which guardians ad litem should be appointed to represent children and their interests in proceedings which are about them and their future. It mentions that the Northern Ireland Guardian Ad Litem Agency being under extreme pressure, had for some time not had the capacity to assign a guardian to each case in which the court had appointed.

The article presents a court case of Northern Ireland related to the Long-term foster care vs adoption. It discusses the appeals of the parents, quashed the care order and the freeing for adoption order and put in place an interim care order for the child. It mentions that domestic abuse of the mother witnessed by the children; her mental health problems and self harming behaviors compelled court to remove them from the care of their parents.

The article discusses a court case brought by the guardian ad item (GAL) on behalf of a minor, JH, for Judicial Review of the High Court in Belfast, Northern Ireland challenging a decision by Southern Health & Social Care Trust in October 2011 to maintain JH in a placement in a residential home. JH had a history of placement in voluntary care due to the poor mental health of his mother. The High Court dismissed the application on March 8, 2013.

The article discusses a case which concerned an application by the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) for Judicial Review (compatibility of the Adoption Order (NI) 1987 with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). According to the author, the central issue in the case was that the NIHRC does not consider that unmarried couples should be prevented from applying to adopt.

The article discusses a court case concerning an application for a Specific Issue Order to enable a young mother to emigrate to another country with her child despite objections from her husband. In Re NT v AT, a lengthy exchange of text messages between the parties was provided by the court. The welfare of the mother as primary caregiver was critical in furthering the welfare interests of her child was acknowledged by the judge.

The article reports on the outcomes of two appellate cases in Scotland; Knox v S. and the Lord Advocate; and L v Ritchie and the Lord Advocate Court of Session, which were concerned with whether an unmarried father with a contact order under section 11 of the Children Scotland Act of 1995 was a relevant person for proceedings in the children’s hearing system. In Knox's case the court ruled that he was not a relative person and in the second case the court ruled that both people were relevant.

The article discusses a court case which concerns an application by a Trust for an order under Article 50 of the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 in relation to three children after one child was admitted for intra-abdominal tumour. The applicant Trust formed the view that the children should not be returned to the care of their mother and decided to seek placements for them with a view to adoption. The court dismissed the application by the Trust.

The article discusses a court case concerning an adoption application for two children whose birth parents and siblings seek direct contact post adoption. The parents were in opposition of adoption as they hold hopes that the children will be returned home. The judge of the case ruled that the direct contact arrangement with two other siblings serve in the interest of the children in concern. It notes that the decision to discontinue contact with parents was right as the placement must be protected.

The article discusses a court case on the right of an applicant to adopt a non-resident child for a non-Convention country pursuant to article 9 of the Adoption (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 and the Adoption of Children From Overseas Regulations (Northern Ireland). Under the Order, it is an offence for a person habitually resident in the British Isles to bring into Great Britain for the purposes of adoption a child who is habitually resident outside those islands. The factors considered by the court in ruling in favor of the applicant are cited.

The article discusses the ruling of the Northern Ireland High Court of Justice in a case about an appeal against an order made by a Master of the High Court refusing leave to the father of children for the disclosure of documents to and examination of the children by an expert. The court held that the judge placed emphasis on the determination not to have the timetable of the Trust application derailed. The case shows judicial sympathy and understanding for the role of Trust social workers.

The article provides information on a court case in Northern Ireland involving adoption application, parental reasonableness in withholding consent, welfare interests and the right to family life. It also focuses on Article 18 of the Northern Ireland Adoption Order 1987 and Article 8 of the European Convention. It concerns a Trust application for an order freeing for adoption two children against the wishes of their parents, both of whom had parental responsibility.

Focuses on a legal case on the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 and the Magistrates Courts (Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995) Rule (Northern Ireland) 1996 that addressed the powers of a resident magistrate, role of the Official Solicitor, the status of a guardian ad litem, disclosure rights and duties, and the bearing, if any, of section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998. Background of the case; Significance of the case.

The article focuses on the ruling on the wishes of a child and legal representation concerning her decision to live in Northern Ireland. The child wrote a letter to the South American court stating that she wanted to live in Ireland with her grandmother and step-grandfather. The child was given leave to commence proceedings in her own name, was granted the services of the Deputy Official Solicitor to represent her views and was given the services of a psychiatrist.

The article focuses on an adoption case in Northern Ireland related to the Articles 9 and 18 of the Adoption Order of 1987. The case concerned a Trust application under Article 18 to free two children for adoption without the consent of their mother. Both fathers of the children have failed to attend hearings.

Focuses on a court case regarding a mother's choice between child care and supervision orders filed in the High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland. Claims of a mother concerning public law intervention on domestic violence; Rules included in care and supervision orders; Grounds for choosing supervision order in relation to the case.

The article presents a case concerning an application for a freeing order filed by a Health and Social Services Trust under the Adoption Order 1987 in Northern Ireland. The guardian ad litem failed to secure legal aid from the Legal Services Commission for the retention of an expert witness. The parents expressed their desire to join in instructing the witness which delayed the proceeding. It cites the role of court in the Children Order Advisory Committee's Best Practice Guidance.