X (father) v Y (mother) [2025] EWFC 62 (B) (10 March 2025)

X (father) v Y (mother) [2025] EWFC 62 (B) (10 March 2025)

Given the findings of sexual abuse and verbal abuse by the father, his lack of insight, and the mother's entrenched opposition and distress, direct or indirect contact is not in A's best interests at this time. The mother's application to change A's surname is refused as not justified on welfare grounds. A s.91(14)...

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Citation
[2025] EWFC 62 (B)
Parties
Applicant (father): X; Respondent (mother): Y
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Children Act and Family Law Act Proceedings / Final Hearing and Judgment
Outcome
Applications largely refused or limited; protective orders made; costs refused.
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements, Parental Responsibility, Non Molestation Injunction, Change of Surname, Section 91(14) Barring Order, Costs
Family Law Child Law Domestic Abuse Child Arrangements Parental Responsibility Non Molestation Injunction Change of Surname Section 91(14) Barring Order +1 more

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Parties

X

Applicant (father)

Y

Respondent (mother)

Procedural Posture

Children Act and Family Law Act Proceedings / Final Hearing and Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate child arrangements for A
  2. 2 Whether to make a s.91(14) order and against whom
  3. 3 Application to change A's surname

Ratio Decidendi

Given the findings of sexual abuse and verbal abuse by the father, his lack of insight, and the mother's entrenched opposition and distress, direct or indirect contact is not in A's best interests at this time. The mother's application to change A's surname is refused as not justified on welfare grounds. A s.91(14) order is made against both parents for three years to prevent further litigation without leave. The non-molestation injunction is continued for three years. No order as to costs is made.

Court Disposition

Applications largely refused or limited; protective orders made; costs refused.

Orders

  • No direct or indirect contact between A and father at this time
  • Mother's application to change A's surname refused