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FS-10721/2013-ODE ECLI:DK:ODE:2022:FS0000000096 AI generated

Court dismisses custody claim by mother with full parental rights against foster mother.

Case Number FS-10721/2013-ODE
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Denmark (DK)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The court dismissed the mother's request for custody of her child, who was living with a foster mother. Although the mother possesses full parental authority, the court found that the child's best interests were best served by remaining with the foster mother. The decision prioritized the stability of the child's current living situation over the mother's desire for physical custody.

Legislator headnote

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Børneloven § 37; Børneloven § 38: The court must prioritize the child's best interests, which may include maintaining the child's current stable living arrangement with a foster parent even when the biological parent with full authority requests custody.

Keywords

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child best interests foster care custody parental authority custody dispute family law Denmark

Cited Legislation

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Børneloven § 37
Børneloven § 38
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Sag om mor med den fulde forældremyndighed, som har påstået hjemgivelse af barn til plejemor