M v F [2024] EWFC 82 (B) (21 March 2024)

M v F [2024] EWFC 82 (B) (21 March 2024)

The court found, on the balance of probabilities and after considering all evidence, that A was not abused by her father but was manipulated or influenced by her mother to make false allegations, primarily to prevent the father from having a relationship with A.

Citation
[2024] EWFC 82 (B)
Parties
Applicant Mother: M; Respondent Father: F; Subject Child: A (child, by Children's Guardian Ms Holt)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 March 2024
Procedural Posture
Private Law Family Proceedings / Fact Finding Judgment
Outcome
Findings of fact: No abuse by father; child manipulated by mother to make false allegations.
Legal Topics
Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse, False Allegations, Fact Finding Hearings, Child Arrangements Orders, Coaching of Children, Parental Alienation
Family Law Child Protection Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse False Allegations Fact Finding Hearings Child Arrangements Orders Coaching of Children Parental Alienation

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Parties

M

Applicant Mother

F

Respondent Father

A (child, by Children's Guardian Ms Holt)

Subject Child

Procedural Posture

Private Law Family Proceedings / Fact Finding Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether A was sexually or physically abused by her father
  2. 2 Whether A was coached or manipulated by her mother to make false allegations

Ratio Decidendi

The court found, on the balance of probabilities and after considering all evidence, that A was not abused by her father but was manipulated or influenced by her mother to make false allegations, primarily to prevent the father from having a relationship with A.

Court Disposition

Findings of fact: No abuse by father; child manipulated by mother to make false allegations.

Orders

  • Further directions to be given on welfare matters.
  • Judgment to be brought to attention of those responsible for teaching profession.