CHILD PROTECTION ACT 1999 - SECT 65B Grounds for making transition order

CHILD PROTECTION ACT 1999 - SECT 65B

65B Grounds for making transition order

(1) A court may make a transition order if satisfied the order is necessary to allow for the gradual transition of the child into the care of the child’s parents in a way that—

(a) supports the child; and

(b) may reduce any disruption or distress experienced by the child; and

(c) is otherwise in the best interests of the child.

(2) When deciding whether to make a transition order—

(a) the court must have regard to—

(i) the child’s wishes and views, if able to be ascertained; and

(ii) the parents’ readiness to care for the child; and

(b) the court may have regard to any other relevant matter.

Example for paragraph (b)—

The court may have regard to information, from the person caring for the child under the child protection order, about the child’s needs.