RQ v EQ

RQ v EQ

The Father engaged in a pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour, including manipulation of evidence and the children, and committed acts of physical abuse against the Mother and older children. The Mother also hit the Father on at least one occasion and involved the children in proceedings, but did not engage in coercive or controlling behaviour. Both parents allowed inappropriate involvement of the children in the conflict. The findings of domestic abuse require further consideration regarding their impact on the children and future contact arrangements.

Parties
Applicant/father: RQ; Respondent/mother: EQ
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 February 2022
Procedural Posture
Family Law Child Arrangements and Non Molestation Orders / Fact Finding Hearing
Outcome
Findings of fact made; further submissions required regarding impact on children and contact arrangements.
Legal Topics
Domestic Abuse, Coercive and Controlling Behaviour, Child Arrangements Order, Non Molestation Order, Credibility of Witnesses
Family Law Child Protection Domestic Abuse Coercive and Controlling Behaviour Child Arrangements Order Non Molestation Order Credibility of Witnesses

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Parties

RQ

Applicant/father

EQ

Respondent/mother

Procedural Posture

Family Law Child Arrangements and Non Molestation Orders / Fact Finding Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Father or Mother engaged in domestic abuse, including coercive and controlling behaviour
  2. 2 Whether specific incidents of physical, emotional, or financial abuse occurred
  3. 3 The credibility of the parties and witnesses

Ratio Decidendi

The Father engaged in a pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour, including manipulation of evidence and the children, and committed acts of physical abuse against the Mother and older children. The Mother also hit the Father on at least one occasion and involved the children in proceedings, but did not engage in coercive or controlling behaviour. Both parents allowed inappropriate involvement of the children in the conflict. The findings of domestic abuse require further consideration regarding their impact on the children and future contact arrangements.

Court Disposition

Findings of fact made; further submissions required regarding impact on children and contact arrangements.