SG v KT

Mother's allegations of physical abuse by father are not substantiated by credible evidence. Mother has engaged in emotionally harmful behaviours by encouraging J to make false allegations against father. J's welfare requires stability, protection from emotional harm, and maintenance of a relationship with both parents. J should live with father and have supervised contact with mother until mother completes therapeutic work. Non-molestation order is refused as there is no immediate need for protection.

Parties: Applicant / Mother: SG; Defendant / Father: KT
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 06 September 2025
Procedural Posture: Family / Final Judgment
Outcome: Child to live with father; supervised contact for mother; non-molestation order refused.
Legal Topics: Child Arrangements, Non Molestation Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders, Parental Alienation, Emotional Harm, Contact Costs

Family Law Child Welfare Child Arrangements Non Molestation Orders Prohibited Steps Orders Parental Alienation Emotional Harm Contact Costs

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Parties

Applicant / Mother

Defendant / Father

Procedural Posture

Family / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether J should live with mother or father
2 Whether supervised or unsupervised contact is appropriate for mother
3 Whether father physically abused J

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Child to live with father; supervised contact for mother; non-molestation order refused.

Orders

J to live with her father
J to have supervised contact with her mother: 4 sessions of 2 hours weekly in contact centre, then fortnightly 4 hours supervised in community