Re A (A Minor) (Contact Application: Grandparent) [1995]

Key Points:

• No Presumption for Grandparent Contact:

◦ The court does not automatically presume that contact with a grandparent is in the child’s best interests.

◦ Each case is assessed individually based on the child’s specific needs and circumstances.

• Court's Approach:

◦ Contact with a grandparent will be allowed if it is determined to be in the child's best interests, but this is not guaranteed.

◦ The focus is on the welfare of the child, rather than a presumption in favour of grandparent contact