AI v BC

AI v BC

The mother fabricated or exaggerated allegations of abuse and manipulated the child, causing emotional harm and alienation from the father. The child’s welfare required a transfer of residence to the father, as the risk of ongoing harm was greater if she remained with the mother. The father was found capable of promoting the child’s relationship with both parents, whereas the mother was not.

Parties
Applicant Father: A I; Respondent Mother: B C; Subject Child: E I
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Children Act Proceedings (private Law) / Final Judgment After Fact Finding Hearing
Outcome
Residence of the child transferred to the father.
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements, Parental Alienation, Residence Transfer, False Allegations, Welfare of the Child
Family Law Child Law Child Arrangements Parental Alienation Residence Transfer False Allegations Welfare of the Child

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Parties

A I

Applicant Father

B C

Respondent Mother

E I

Subject Child

Procedural Posture

Children Act Proceedings (private Law) / Final Judgment After Fact Finding Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the mother fabricated or exaggerated allegations of abuse against the father and his wife
  2. 2 Whether the mother alienated the child from the father
  3. 3 Whether the child should reside with the mother or the father in her best interests

Ratio Decidendi

The mother fabricated or exaggerated allegations of abuse and manipulated the child, causing emotional harm and alienation from the father. The child’s welfare required a transfer of residence to the father, as the risk of ongoing harm was greater if she remained with the mother. The father was found capable of promoting the child’s relationship with both parents, whereas the mother was not.

Court Disposition

Residence of the child transferred to the father.

Orders

  • The child E I to live with the applicant father.
  • Arrangements to be made for interim contact between E I and the mother.