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'''Residence''' is a term used to refer to not always similar concepts in various parts of [[English law]] including taxation, immigration and family law. The remainder of this article deals exclusively with English family law. <!-- This article could possible be renamed "Residence in English familiy law". --> |
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In [[family law]], ''residence'' is an Order of the [[Family court]] under s8 [[Children Act 1989]] following the breakdown of a [[marriage]] and determining where the [[child]](ren) are to live and with whom. The Order can be Sole or [[Shared residency in English law|Joint]], and if Joint, it can be made to a couple regardless whether they are married. If a Residence Order is granted, this automatically gives him, her, or them [[parental responsibility (access and custody)|parental responsibility]] for the child(ren) which will continue until the Order terminates (usually this will be until the child(ren) are sixteen unless there are exceptional circumstances justifying a longer period). |
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==Who can apply?== |
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The following can make an application for a Residence Order under s8 as of right: |
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#the [[parent]] or [[guardian (law)|guaradian]] of the child(ren); |
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#a married step-parent of the child(ren) where the child(ren) lived with the step-parent as child(ren) of the [[family]]; |
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#anyone with whom the child has lived for at least three years (this period need not have been continuous but must have been recent). |
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#anyone who: |
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:a) where there is already a Residence Order in place has the consent of every one who holds that Order, or |
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:b) who has the consent of the local authority where the chid is in their care, or |
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:c) has the consent of every one who has parental responsibility for the child. |
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If an applicant cannot apply for the Order as of right, e.g. they are wider family members such as grandparents who wish to seek orders for their grandchildren, they can make an application to the court seeking leave to issue the application. In deciding whether to grant leave, the court will consider, amongst other things: |
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#the nature of the application, |
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#the applicant's connection with the child, and |
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#the risk that the proposed application might disrupt the child(ren)'s life to such an extent that they should be harmed by it. |
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==The welfare principle== |
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As a matter of [[public policy (law)|public policy]], the courts have always operated under the doctrine of ''[[parens patriae]]'' to make the [[best interests]] of any children their first and paramount concern. From time to time, this doctrine has been included in [[statute]]s, the most recent relevant version being s1 Children Act 1989 which requires the court to consider the "welfare checklist", i.e. the court must consider: |
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#The ascertainable wishes and feelings of each child concerned (considered in light of his or her age and understanding); |
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#His or her physical, emotional and/or educational needs; |
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#The likely effect on him or her of any change in the circumstances; |
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#His or her age, sex, background and any other characteristics which the court considers relevant; |
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#Any harm which he or she has suffered or is at risk of suffering; |
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#How capable each of his parents and any other person in relation to whom the court considers the question to be relevant, is of meeting his or her needs; |
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#The range of powers available to the court under the Children Act 1989 in the proceedings in question. |
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A child is not automatically a party to the proceedings and will be represented by a [[Guardian ad litem]] unless the court considers it necessary. If a Guardian is appointed but the children and the Guardian do not agree on what recommendations to make to the court and the children are of sufficient age and understanding, they will be able to instruct a solicitor directly to represent their views and the Guardian will present an independent view to the court. Whether or not a Guardian is appointed, the court can request a Welfare Report under s7 Children Act 1989, either from the local authority where the child currently resides or from a Children and Family Reporter who is an officer appointed by CAFCASS. The report will usually inform the court of the child's wishes and feelings, but the officer will recommend what he or she thinks is in the child's best interests in the circumstances of the case rather than just advocate the child's wishes. |
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==Discussion== |
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A Residence Order has a number of consequences of varying degrees of significance. In practical terms, it determines where any children will live which will affect the arrangements for schooling, health care, etc. This restricts the right of the party holder the Order to remove any child from the [[United Kingdom]] for more than one month without the agreement of everyone with parental responsibility or an order of the court. Where the child is to live may also be a relevant factor in the practicality of making [[Contact (law)|Contact Orders]]. The Order also prevents anyone changing any child's surname without a specific order of the court. It is felt that continuity of naming is usually in the child's best interests unless there is some very specific reason for concealing the child's existing name. |
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[[Category:English law]] |
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[[Category:Family law]] |
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