B v C & Anor

B v C & Anor

The court found that enforcing contact or changing residence would be contrary to E's welfare given her age, entrenched views, and emotional vulnerability, and that all avenues for enforcement had been exhausted without success. The mother's breach was established beyond reasonable doubt, but no further enforcement order was made as it would likely cause harm to E.

Parties
Applicant: B; Respondent: C; Child: E
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Child Arrangements Enforcement / Final Judgment
Outcome
Application dismissed; no order made for enforcement or child arrangements.
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements Order, Enforcement, Welfare of the Child, Parental Alienation, Home Education, Child Protection
Family Law Child Arrangements Order Enforcement Welfare of the Child Parental Alienation Home Education Child Protection

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Parties

B

Applicant

C

Respondent

E

Child

Procedural Posture

Child Arrangements Enforcement / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to enforce a child arrangements order
  2. 2 Whether a change of residence or direct contact is in the child's welfare
  3. 3 Whether the mother had reasonable excuse for breach

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that enforcing contact or changing residence would be contrary to E's welfare given her age, entrenched views, and emotional vulnerability, and that all avenues for enforcement had been exhausted without success. The mother's breach was established beyond reasonable doubt, but no further enforcement order was made as it would likely cause harm to E.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed; no order made for enforcement or child arrangements.

Orders

  • No order on father's application for child arrangements order.
  • No unpaid work order imposed on mother.