Hassan & Zedan vs Respondent — Parents' Application Regarding Son's Welfare: No Order Made

A case brought by parents on behalf of their son regarding parental responsibility matters. The court made no order, with costs not taxed between the parties.

Civil Court (First Hall) · Judge Dr. Joanne Vella Cuschieri LL.D. · 26 March 2026

Ala Alden Hassan and Fatmah Zedan brought proceedings on behalf of their son Abdel Hamed Hasan in the Civil Court. The case involved matters relating to the welfare or legal status of their child. After hearing the parties, the court decided not to make any specific order in the case. The costs were left untaxed between the parties — meaning each side bears their own legal costs.

No order made. Costs not taxed between the parties — each side bears their own costs.

• In family matters involving children, courts sometimes decline to make a specific order when they consider it is not in the child's best interests to do so
• When a court makes no order and does not award costs to either side, this reflects a neutral outcome rather than a win or loss
• Parents can bring civil proceedings on behalf of their minor children when the child's interests need to be represented in court
• Family cases are handled with special sensitivity — the child's welfare is always the court's primary consideration

Civil Code Ch. 16 — parental authority and responsibility; Children Act Ch. 285