T (A Child), Re [2015] EWFC B166 (15 June 2015)

T (A Child), Re [2015] EWFC B166 (15 June 2015)

The mother's allegations against the father are not proved on the balance of probabilities. The evidence, including medical records and inconsistencies in the mother's account, undermines her credibility. The father's evidence is accepted. None of the allegations in the schedule are found proved.

Citation
[2015] EWFC B166
Parties
Mother: A; Father: N; Child: T
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 June 2015
Procedural Posture
Child Contact Application / Fact Finding Hearing
Outcome
All allegations by the mother against the father are dismissed.
Legal Topics
Child Contact, False Allegations, Fact Finding, Domestic Violence, Parental Responsibility
Family Law Child Contact False Allegations Fact Finding Domestic Violence Parental Responsibility

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Parties

A

Mother

N

Father

T

Child

Procedural Posture

Child Contact Application / Fact Finding Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the mother's allegations of rape, assault, and threats against the father are proved on the balance of probabilities
  2. 2 Whether the father should have contact with the child

Ratio Decidendi

The mother's allegations against the father are not proved on the balance of probabilities. The evidence, including medical records and inconsistencies in the mother's account, undermines her credibility. The father's evidence is accepted. None of the allegations in the schedule are found proved.

Court Disposition

All allegations by the mother against the father are dismissed.