V & Ors (Children), Re

V & Ors (Children), Re

The court found that no change should be made to the existing residence orders and that it was not in the children's interests to make a defined contact order. The parents' inability to communicate and the boys' refusal to see their mother meant that only flexible, parent-agreed contact was appropriate. The court emphasized the need for mediation and parental cooperation for the children's welfare.

Parties
Applicant Father: Mr V; Respondent Mother: Mrs V
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 January 2014
Procedural Posture
Family Law Children / Judgment After Final Hearing
Outcome
Father's application for residence order dismissed; existing residence orders confirmed; defined contact order refused; contact to be as agreed by parents; parents to attempt mediation.
Legal Topics
Residence Orders, Contact Orders, Child Welfare, Parental Responsibility, Mediation
Family Law Residence Orders Contact Orders Child Welfare Parental Responsibility Mediation

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Parties

Mr V

Applicant Father

Mrs V

Respondent Mother

Procedural Posture

Family Law Children / Judgment After Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to vary the residence order for Z
  2. 2 Whether to enforce contact between the boys and their mother
  3. 3 Whether to make a defined contact order

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that no change should be made to the existing residence orders and that it was not in the children's interests to make a defined contact order. The parents' inability to communicate and the boys' refusal to see their mother meant that only flexible, parent-agreed contact was appropriate. The court emphasized the need for mediation and parental cooperation for the children's welfare.

Court Disposition

Father's application for residence order dismissed; existing residence orders confirmed; defined contact order refused; contact to be as agreed by parents; parents to attempt mediation.

Orders

  • Father's application for residence order in respect of Z dismissed.
  • Residence orders made in 2012 to remain in force.