K v R & Ors [2024] EWFC 459 (B) (11 December 2024)

K v R & Ors [2024] EWFC 459 (B) (11 December 2024)

There are no safeguarding or welfare concerns to prevent increased contact or joint lives with arrangements. The progression of contact and formalisation of grandparent contact is in the best welfare interests of the children. Acrimony between adults is not a sufficient reason to restrict contact. A joint lives with order reflects the significant time spent with both parents and supports the children's welfare.

Citation
[2024] EWFC 459 (B)
Parties
Applicant Father: K; Respondent Mother: R; Respondent Grandparents: Paternal Grandparents
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 December 2024
Procedural Posture
Child Arrangements Order (family) / Final Hearing and Judgment
Outcome
Applications granted
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements, Contact Orders, Parental Responsibility, Grandparent Contact, Welfare of the Child
Family Law Child Arrangements Contact Orders Parental Responsibility Grandparent Contact Welfare of the Child

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Parties

K

Applicant Father

R

Respondent Mother

Paternal Grandparents

Respondent Grandparents

Procedural Posture

Child Arrangements Order (family) / Final Hearing and Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to increase the father's contact with the children and establish a joint lives with order
  2. 2 Whether to formalise contact arrangements for the paternal grandparents

Ratio Decidendi

There are no safeguarding or welfare concerns to prevent increased contact or joint lives with arrangements. The progression of contact and formalisation of grandparent contact is in the best welfare interests of the children. Acrimony between adults is not a sufficient reason to restrict contact. A joint lives with order reflects the significant time spent with both parents and supports the children's welfare.

Court Disposition

Applications granted

Orders

  • Progression of father's contact in line with his proposals, moving towards an equal split of time (five two, two five basis)
  • Joint lives with order made for both parents