CF v CM

CF v CM

Given the identified risks—CF's unresolved pornography addiction and impulsivity, the risk of X developing false beliefs about past abuse, delay in re-establishing the father-child relationship, and CM's entrenched beliefs—the court determined that direct contact should not be ordered until all parties have completed recommended therapeutic interventions and their success is evidenced. Indirect contact is to continue, and a specific issue order is made for X to engage in therapy. The proceedings are concluded to avoid further delay, with the possibility of review after therapy completion.

Parties
Applicant: CF; First Respondent: CM; Second Respondent: X (A child)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 May 2026
Procedural Posture
Family / Final Hearing
Outcome
Final orders made; proceedings concluded.
Legal Topics
Child Contact, Welfare Principle, Therapeutic Intervention, Parental Responsibility, Delay in Proceedings
Family Law Child Welfare Child Contact Welfare Principle Therapeutic Intervention Parental Responsibility Delay in Proceedings

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Parties

CF

Applicant

CM

First Respondent

X (A child)

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether direct contact between CF and X should be ordered
  2. 2 Assessment of risks to the child from parental behaviour and beliefs
  3. 3 Appropriate sequencing of therapeutic interventions before contact

Ratio Decidendi

Given the identified risks—CF's unresolved pornography addiction and impulsivity, the risk of X developing false beliefs about past abuse, delay in re-establishing the father-child relationship, and CM's entrenched beliefs—the court determined that direct contact should not be ordered until all parties have completed recommended therapeutic interventions and their success is evidenced. Indirect contact is to continue, and a specific issue order is made for X to engage in therapy. The proceedings are concluded to avoid further delay, with the possibility of review after therapy completion.

Court Disposition

Final orders made; proceedings concluded.

Orders

  • Indirect contact between CF and X to continue during therapeutic interventions.
  • Specific issue order: CM to support X engaging in therapy with a child psychologist, with a report to both parents.