GF v GM

GF v GM

The mother did not prove on the balance of probabilities that the father sexually abused Yasmin or committed emotional abuse, coercive control, or stalking. The evidence from recordings, social workers, police, and professionals did not support the allegations. The court declined to make any findings against the father.

Parties
Applicant/father: GF; Respondent/mother: GM
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 April 2022
Procedural Posture
Family / Fact Finding Hearing
Outcome
All allegations dismissed; no findings made against the father.
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements, Allegations of Abuse, Fact Finding, Contact Orders
Family Law Child Law Child Arrangements Allegations of Abuse Fact Finding Contact Orders

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 3 Authorities cited 5 Party arguments 2
Sign in to unlock

Parties

GF

Applicant/father

GM

Respondent/mother

Procedural Posture

Family / Fact Finding Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the father sexually abused the child Yasmin on 10 August 2019
  2. 2 Whether the father emotionally abused the children
  3. 3 Whether the father engaged in coercive or controlling behaviour towards the mother

Ratio Decidendi

The mother did not prove on the balance of probabilities that the father sexually abused Yasmin or committed emotional abuse, coercive control, or stalking. The evidence from recordings, social workers, police, and professionals did not support the allegations. The court declined to make any findings against the father.

Court Disposition

All allegations dismissed; no findings made against the father.

Orders

  • A section 7 Children Act report to consider reintroduction of direct contact between the children and their father.
  • Consent order approved at Dispute Resolution Appointment to conclude proceedings.