L v P [2026] EWHC 1209 (Fam) (07 May 2026)

Given Mr L's repeated meritless applications and lack of evidence of changed attitude, the Civil Restraint Order is justified and should not be set aside.

Citation: [2026] EWHC 1209 (Fam)
Parties: Applicant/father: Mr L; Respondent/mother: H's mother
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 07 May 2026
Procedural Posture: Family Law Application to Set Aside Civil Restraint Order / Judgment on Application to Set Aside Civil Restraint Order
Outcome: Application to set aside Civil Restraint Order dismissed
Legal Topics: Civil Restraint Orders, Section 91(14) Orders, Permission to Appeal, Child Contact

Family Law Civil Procedure Civil Restraint Orders Section 91(14) Orders Permission to Appeal Child Contact

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Parties

Mr L

Applicant/father

H's mother

Respondent/mother

Procedural Posture

Family Law Application to Set Aside Civil Restraint Order / Judgment on Application to Set Aside Civil Restraint Order

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Civil Restraint Order against Mr L should be set aside
2 Whether Mr L's repeated applications are totally without merit

Ratio Decidendi

Given Mr L's repeated meritless applications and lack of evidence of changed attitude, the Civil Restraint Order is justified and should not be set aside.

Court Disposition

Application to set aside Civil Restraint Order dismissed

Orders

Civil Restraint Order for 3 years remains in force
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