Y v X

Y v X

The children’s consistent and strongly held opposition to contact with their father, corroborated by professional evidence, school records, and their emotional presentations, means that forcing direct or even frequent indirect contact would cause them significant emotional harm. The children’s welfare requires stability, cessation of proceedings, and only minimal indirect contact, with emotional support prioritized. A Section 91(14) order for two years is proportionate to prevent further litigation and emotional harm.

Parties
Mother: Miss Y; Father: Mr X; Children: K X and C X (by their Guardian JL)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Children Act Proceedings (child Arrangements and Specific Issue) / Final Hearing and Judgment
Outcome
Application for variation of child arrangements order allowed in part; specific issue order for change of school refused; Section 91(14) order granted for 2 years.
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements, Contact Disputes, Section 91(14) Orders, Specific Issue Orders, Domestic Abuse Allegations
Family Law Children Law Child Arrangements Contact Disputes Section 91(14) Orders Specific Issue Orders Domestic Abuse Allegations

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Parties

Miss Y

Mother

Mr X

Father

K X and C X (by their Guardian JL)

Children

Procedural Posture

Children Act Proceedings (child Arrangements and Specific Issue) / Final Hearing and Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether direct or indirect contact with the father is in the children's best interests
  2. 2 Whether the children should change schools
  3. 3 Whether a Section 91(14) order should be made to restrict further applications

Ratio Decidendi

The children’s consistent and strongly held opposition to contact with their father, corroborated by professional evidence, school records, and their emotional presentations, means that forcing direct or even frequent indirect contact would cause them significant emotional harm. The children’s welfare requires stability, cessation of proceedings, and only minimal indirect contact, with emotional support prioritized. A Section 91(14) order for two years is proportionate to prevent further litigation and emotional harm.

Court Disposition

Application for variation of child arrangements order allowed in part; specific issue order for change of school refused; Section 91(14) order granted for 2 years.

Orders

  • Children to live with mother (Miss Y)
  • Father (Mr X) to send letters to the children 4 times per year