GB (Parental Alienation: Welfare), Re

GB (Parental Alienation: Welfare), Re

Given the findings of coercive and controlling behaviour, abuse, and harm by the father, the welfare of the children demands that they live with their mother, have no direct contact with the father, their surname be changed, the father's parental responsibility be limited, and a section 91(14) order be made to prevent further litigation abuse.

Parties
Applicant: A Mother; 1st Respondent: A Father; 2nd and 3rd Respondents: The Children ‘G’ and ‘B’ through their Rule 16.4 Guardian
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 March 2024
Procedural Posture
Family / Dispute Resolution Appointment; Final Judgment
Outcome
Final orders granted as sought by the mother, supported by the Guardian.
Legal Topics
Parental Alienation, Child Arrangements, Prohibited Steps Order, Specific Issue Order, Change of Surname, Parental Responsibility, Section 91(14) Orders, Domestic Abuse
Family Law Child Law Parental Alienation Child Arrangements Prohibited Steps Order Specific Issue Order Change of Surname Parental Responsibility +2 more

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Parties

A Mother

Applicant

A Father

1st Respondent

The Children ‘G’ and ‘B’ through their Rule 16.4 Guardian

2nd and 3rd Respondents

Procedural Posture

Family / Dispute Resolution Appointment; Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to grant a Child Arrangements Order for the children to live with the mother
  2. 2 Whether to prohibit direct contact between the father and the children
  3. 3 Whether to permit a change of the children's surname

Ratio Decidendi

Given the findings of coercive and controlling behaviour, abuse, and harm by the father, the welfare of the children demands that they live with their mother, have no direct contact with the father, their surname be changed, the father's parental responsibility be limited, and a section 91(14) order be made to prevent further litigation abuse.

Court Disposition

Final orders granted as sought by the mother, supported by the Guardian.

Orders

  • Child Arrangements Order: children to live with the mother
  • No direct contact between father and children