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KKO 2797/2002 AI generated

Supreme Court dismissed appeal regarding child visitation rights, upholding lower court's decision based on child's best interests.

Case Number KKO 2797/2002
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court of Finland dismissed the appeal against a lower court's order concerning the child's right to visitation. The appellant argued that the visitation schedule was insufficient, while the lower court emphasized the child's best interests and the current living arrangement. The court upheld the original decision, ruling that the existing arrangement adequately served the child's welfare without requiring further modification.

Legislator headnote

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Laki lasten oikeuksista; Laki perheestä: The court affirmed that visitation orders must prioritize the child's best interests, balancing parental rights with the child's need for stability and emotional well-being.

Keywords

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child visitation rights best interests of the child family law appeal parental custody Supreme Court of Finland

Cited Legislation

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Act on Children's Rights
Act on Family

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Kysymys lasten tapaamisoikeutta koskevasta määräyksestä.