A Child born 2017 – Final Hearing, Re

A Child born 2017 – Final Hearing, Re

The father's failure to address or provide evidence regarding his domestic abuse and substance misuse, his lack of insight, and his non-compliance with court orders present ongoing risks to the child. The welfare of the child requires that no direct or indirect contact (other than limited provision of photographs) be ordered, and that a section 91(14) order be made to restrict further applications for five years.

Parties
Applicant (father): LZL; Respondent (mother): VQD
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 May 2026
Procedural Posture
Children Act Proceedings (child Contact) / Final Hearing
Outcome
Application for direct contact dismissed; limited indirect contact (photos) allowed; section 91(14) order made for five years.
Legal Topics
Child Contact, Domestic Abuse, Substance Misuse, Section 91(14) Children Act, Welfare Checklist, Parental Responsibility
Family Law Child Law Child Contact Domestic Abuse Substance Misuse Section 91(14) Children Act Welfare Checklist Parental Responsibility

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Parties

LZL

Applicant (father)

VQD

Respondent (mother)

Procedural Posture

Children Act Proceedings (child Contact) / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant father should have direct or indirect contact with the child
  2. 2 Whether a section 91(14) order restricting further applications should be made
  3. 3 Assessment of risk to the child from domestic abuse and substance misuse

Ratio Decidendi

The father's failure to address or provide evidence regarding his domestic abuse and substance misuse, his lack of insight, and his non-compliance with court orders present ongoing risks to the child. The welfare of the child requires that no direct or indirect contact (other than limited provision of photographs) be ordered, and that a section 91(14) order be made to restrict further applications for five years.

Court Disposition

Application for direct contact dismissed; limited indirect contact (photos) allowed; section 91(14) order made for five years.

Orders

  • No direct or indirect contact between father and child except for provision of photographs every nine months, subject to conditions.
  • Father prohibited from making further Children Act applications regarding the child for five years without permission of a judge (section 91(14) order).