T (Parental Alienation), Re

T (Parental Alienation), Re

T's welfare requires transfer of residence to Father due to Mother's inability to promote a positive relationship, resulting in emotional harm and alienation. Supervised contact with Mother is necessary until she evidences change through therapy. Immediate change of school is permitted to support transition and welfare.

Parties
Applicant Father: NP; Respondent Mother: BR; 2nd Respondent Child: T
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 December 2019
Procedural Posture
Child Arrangements / Wardship / Final Judgment After Contested Hearing
Outcome
Residence of T transferred to Father; supervised contact to Mother; wardship discharged; liberty to apply for 3 months.
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements, Parental Alienation, Emotional Harm, Change of Residence, Supervised Contact
Family Law Child Welfare Child Arrangements Parental Alienation Emotional Harm Change of Residence Supervised Contact

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Parties

NP

Applicant Father

BR

Respondent Mother

T

2nd Respondent Child

Procedural Posture

Child Arrangements / Wardship / Final Judgment After Contested Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Should T's residence transfer from Mother to Father?
  2. 2 What contact arrangements and supervision are required for T and her Mother?
  3. 3 Is there evidence of parental alienation and emotional harm to T?

Ratio Decidendi

T's welfare requires transfer of residence to Father due to Mother's inability to promote a positive relationship, resulting in emotional harm and alienation. Supervised contact with Mother is necessary until she evidences change through therapy. Immediate change of school is permitted to support transition and welfare.

Court Disposition

Residence of T transferred to Father; supervised contact to Mother; wardship discharged; liberty to apply for 3 months.

Orders

  • Child Arrangements Order: T to live with Father; contact to Mother as agreed with Children's Services, initially supervised and subject to review.
  • Immediate change of school permitted for T.