Applicant v Respondent [2025] EWFC 407 (B) (13 November 2025)

Applicant v Respondent [2025] EWFC 407 (B) (13 November 2025)

The Court found, on the balance of probabilities, that the Respondent concealed a red iPhone 8 inside a modified Lynx bottle in the family bathroom for the purpose of covertly filming household members, amounting to domestic abuse. Other allegations were either not established or found to be of minimal significance. The Court ordered a s7 Cafcass report before varying child arrangements.

Citation
[2025] EWFC 407
Parties
Applicant: An Applicant; Respondent: A Respondent
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Family Law Children / Fact Finding Hearing
Outcome
Findings of fact made; no immediate change to child arrangements; s7 Cafcass report ordered.
Legal Topics
Prohibited Steps Order, Child Arrangements Order, Domestic Abuse, Fact Finding, Voyeurism Allegations, Risk Assessment
Family Law Prohibited Steps Order Child Arrangements Order Domestic Abuse Fact Finding Voyeurism Allegations Risk Assessment

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Parties

An Applicant

Applicant

A Respondent

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law Children / Fact Finding Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Respondent covertly collected images/recordings of family members in the bathroom using a modified Lynx bottle and red iPhone 8
  2. 2 Whether the Respondent attempted to remove Daisy from the Applicant's care during arrest
  3. 3 Whether the Respondent possessed an indecent image of Abigail on his iPad

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found, on the balance of probabilities, that the Respondent concealed a red iPhone 8 inside a modified Lynx bottle in the family bathroom for the purpose of covertly filming household members, amounting to domestic abuse. Other allegations were either not established or found to be of minimal significance. The Court ordered a s7 Cafcass report before varying child arrangements.

Court Disposition

Findings of fact made; no immediate change to child arrangements; s7 Cafcass report ordered.

Orders

  • Section 7 Cafcass report to address risks and future arrangements for Daisy's contact with Respondent.
  • All future hearings reserved to District Judge Keating with special measures.