A v B [2025] EWFC 329 (B) (12 June 2025)

A v B [2025] EWFC 329 (B) (12 June 2025)

The court found the mother's allegations of abduction and risk were misleading and not supported by evidence; the father's account was preferred as credible and consistent; the arrangements for the children were agreed and not imposed; the welfare of the children is best served by a shared care arrangement as recommended by the section 7 report.

Citation
[2025] EWFC 329 (B)
Parties
Applicant (mother): A; Respondent (father): B
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Child Arrangements (children Act 1989) / Final Hearing
Outcome
Child arrangement orders granted for shared care; prohibited steps order refused.
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements, Prohibited Steps Order, Shared Care, Domestic Abuse Allegations, Fact Finding, Welfare Checklist
Family Law Child Arrangements Prohibited Steps Order Shared Care Domestic Abuse Allegations Fact Finding Welfare Checklist

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Parties

A

Applicant (mother)

B

Respondent (father)

Procedural Posture

Child Arrangements (children Act 1989) / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the father abducted X from the mother's care
  2. 2 Whether the mother provided misleading information to the court
  3. 3 Whether a prohibited steps order is required

Ratio Decidendi

The court found the mother's allegations of abduction and risk were misleading and not supported by evidence; the father's account was preferred as credible and consistent; the arrangements for the children were agreed and not imposed; the welfare of the children is best served by a shared care arrangement as recommended by the section 7 report.

Court Disposition

Child arrangement orders granted for shared care; prohibited steps order refused.

Orders

  • Children to live with both parents in a shared care arrangement as per section 7 report recommendations.
  • Communications between parents to be via parenting app.