JX (A Child) (Fact-finding hearing), Re

JX (A Child) (Fact-finding hearing), Re

Both parties perpetrated domestic abuse in a toxic, volatile relationship. The mother was physically abusive towards the father, including hitting, threats, and loss of self-control, some of which she admitted. The father engaged in emotionally controlling and dismissive behaviour, including stonewalling, unilateral decision-making post-separation, and conduct likely to cause the mother emotional harm and ongoing control using the child. Both parties' behaviours caused emotional harm to the child. The court found specific allegations proven or part-proven as detailed, and determined that both parents must address their behaviours to co-parent effectively in the child's best interests.

Parties
Applicant: A Mother; Respondent: A Father
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
01 August 2026
Procedural Posture
Children Private Law (fact Finding) / Fact Finding Judgment
Outcome
Findings of fact made against both parties; both found to have perpetrated domestic abuse. No final orders made; recommendations for further reports and co-parenting work.
Legal Topics
Domestic Abuse, Coercive and Controlling Behaviour, Physical Abuse, Child Arrangements, Parental Responsibility, Contact Arrangements, Emotional Harm, Fact Finding Hearings
Family Law Child Law Domestic Abuse Coercive and Controlling Behaviour Physical Abuse Child Arrangements Parental Responsibility Contact Arrangements +2 more

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Parties

A Mother

Applicant

A Father

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Children Private Law (fact Finding) / Fact Finding Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the mother perpetrated physical, emotional, or coercive abuse against the father and/or child
  2. 2 Whether the father perpetrated physical, emotional, or controlling abuse against the mother and/or child
  3. 3 Impact of parental behaviours on the welfare of the child

Ratio Decidendi

Both parties perpetrated domestic abuse in a toxic, volatile relationship. The mother was physically abusive towards the father, including hitting, threats, and loss of self-control, some of which she admitted. The father engaged in emotionally controlling and dismissive behaviour, including stonewalling, unilateral decision-making post-separation, and conduct likely to cause the mother emotional harm and ongoing control using the child. Both parties' behaviours caused emotional harm to the child. The court found specific allegations proven or part-proven as detailed, and determined that both parents must address their behaviours to co-parent effectively in the child's best interests.

Court Disposition

Findings of fact made against both parties; both found to have perpetrated domestic abuse. No final orders made; recommendations for further reports and co-parenting work.