M v F

M v F

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, motivated by the mother's opposition to contact.

Parties
Applicant Mother: M; Respondent Father: F; Child (by Guardian): A (minor, by Guardian Ms Holt)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 April 2024
Procedural Posture
Private Law Family Proceedings / Fact Finding Judgment
Outcome
All allegations of abuse against the father are dismissed; findings of manipulation by the mother are made.
Legal Topics
Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse, Fact Finding Hearings, Child Arrangements, Parental Alienation
Family Law Child Protection Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse Fact Finding Hearings Child Arrangements Parental Alienation

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Parties

M

Applicant Mother

F

Respondent Father

A (minor, by Guardian Ms Holt)

Child (by Guardian)

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 manipulated or coached 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, motivated by the mother's opposition to contact.

Court Disposition

All allegations of abuse against the father are dismissed; findings of manipulation by the mother are made.

Orders

  • Further directions on welfare to be given; judgment to be brought to the attention of those responsible for the teaching profession.