Kalmet v Gibbons

PERMANENT CUSTODY ORDERS

WHEREAS-

1. An Interim custody order was granted in favour of the applicant on 24th October 2018,

2. The applicant filed written submissions on 25th July 2019 seeking permanent order of custody,

3. Neither the first nor second respondent have given any forms of support or assistance to the applicant and/or children the subject of the custody application named in the said order since the filing of the claim on 8th October 2018, and

4. Neither the first nor second respondent have shown any interests in maintaining or supporting the said children by making any forms of contact or communication with the applicant to register their interests, since the filing of the case to date and to facilitate service of process on them,

NOW THEREFORE I ORDER THAT-

1. The application by the applicant be allowed.

2. The Order dated 24th October 2018 be made permanent to the following effect-

a) Ruth Kalmet shall be the sole custody and parent of Britney Kalmet and Nathan Kalmet until both children attain 18 years of age.

3. There be no order as to costs.

DATED at Port Vila this 15th day of November, 2019
BY THE COURT

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Oliver.A.Saksak
Judge