The WLR Daily case summaries
[2022] WLR(D) 87
Family Court
In re B (A Child)
[2022] EWFC 7
2022 Feb 15; 16
Peel J
Children— Orders with respect to children— Specific issue order— Father dying intestate owning property in France— Child entitled to one half of father’s property ownership under French law— Mother applying for order authorising acceptance of inheritance and permission to enter into valid contract for sale of property on behalf of child— Whether English court having power to grant authorisation regarding disposal of property— Whether in child’s best interests— Guidance on appropriate procedure—
Children Act 1989 (c 41), s 3(1)
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Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003, art 8(1)
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Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children (1996) (Cm 7727), arts 1, 3(g), 5