T v K

T v K

A global psychological assessment is not necessary due to lack of evidence of parental manipulation or alienation, risk of delay, and B’s welfare. Father is granted parental responsibility based on demonstrated commitment, realistic attachment, and genuine motives, with no evidence of misuse or risk. Mother’s address is to be disclosed to father, passports released, and no order for contact. No specific issue or prohibited steps order is justified as there is no evidence of abuse or inability to co-parent.

Parties
Applicant Father: Mr T; Respondent Mother: Ms K; Child: B (child)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Family / Final Judgment
Outcome
Father granted parental responsibility; lives with order for mother; mother’s address to be disclosed; passports to be released; no order for contact; court accepts mother’s undertaking on travel notification.
Legal Topics
Parental Responsibility, Child Arrangements, Child Welfare, Disclosure of Address, Release of Passports, Psychological Assessment
Family Law Parental Responsibility Child Arrangements Child Welfare Disclosure of Address Release of Passports Psychological Assessment

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Parties

Mr T

Applicant Father

Ms K

Respondent Mother

B (child)

Child

Procedural Posture

Family / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a global psychological assessment should be ordered
  2. 2 Whether the father should be granted parental responsibility of B
  3. 3 Release of the mother and B’s passports

Ratio Decidendi

A global psychological assessment is not necessary due to lack of evidence of parental manipulation or alienation, risk of delay, and B’s welfare. Father is granted parental responsibility based on demonstrated commitment, realistic attachment, and genuine motives, with no evidence of misuse or risk. Mother’s address is to be disclosed to father, passports released, and no order for contact. No specific issue or prohibited steps order is justified as there is no evidence of abuse or inability to co-parent.

Court Disposition

Father granted parental responsibility; lives with order for mother; mother’s address to be disclosed; passports to be released; no order for contact; court accepts mother’s undertaking on travel notification.

Orders

  • Lives with order for mother
  • Parental responsibility order for father