Can a mother challenge child welfare decisions if she missed court?

AI breakdown

• A mother missed an appeal hearing about her child's placement in social care, and the appeals court confirmed the initial decisions.
• The Cour de cassation quashed these confirmations because the mother wasn't required to appear for judgment on the merits.
• The court found that the appeals court acted beyond its powers by confirming the decisions without a request from another party.

Outcome

Cassation sans renvoi

Taken from the judgment's conclusion. Check the full text for the exact order.