C v C [2003] EWCA Civ 928 (17 June 2003)

C v C [2003] EWCA Civ 928 (17 June 2003)

The appeal was allowed to the limited extent that the father's applications for contact were reinstated and adjourned generally, as the process by which contact orders were terminated was unsatisfactory and insufficient information was available to determine the best way forward for the children's welfare.

Citation
[2003] EWCA Civ 928
Parties
Applicant/father: C; Respondent/mother: C
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 June 2003
Procedural Posture
Family Appeal / Appeal From High Court, Family Division
Outcome
Appeal allowed to a limited extent
Legal Topics
Child Contact, Welfare of Children, CAFCASS Involvement, Appeal Procedure
Family Law Child Contact Welfare of Children CAFCASS Involvement Appeal Procedure

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Parties

C

Applicant/father

C

Respondent/mother

Procedural Posture

Family Appeal / Appeal From High Court, Family Division

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the termination of contact orders in November and December 2002 was appropriate
  2. 2 How to facilitate contact between father and daughters given their ages and wishes
  3. 3 Appropriate role of CAFCASS and mental health experts in family contact disputes

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was allowed to the limited extent that the father's applications for contact were reinstated and adjourned generally, as the process by which contact orders were terminated was unsatisfactory and insufficient information was available to determine the best way forward for the children's welfare.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed to a limited extent

Orders

  • Father's applications for contact reinstated and adjourned generally
  • CAFCASS Legal to draw up a list of suitable mental health experts and provide to both parents