CF v CM (Finding of Fact Judgment 1)

CF v CM (Finding of Fact Judgment 1)

The court found, on the balance of probabilities, that the child X's core testimony regarding sexual abuse by the father was consistent, plausible, and not undermined by inconsistencies or evidence of malicious motivation. The mother was not motivated to fabricate allegations, and the father's testimony was not truthful on key points. The allegation of sexual abuse was found to be true on at least one occasion.

Parties
Applicant: CF; Respondent: CM
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 June 2026
Procedural Posture
Family / Finding of Fact Judgment
Outcome
Allegation of sexual abuse against the father found proved on balance of probabilities; physical abuse allegation found proved; Section 7 report ordered.
Legal Topics
Child Sexual Abuse Allegations, Fact Finding Hearings, Credibility Assessment, Hearsay Evidence, Domestic Violence, Pornography Addiction
Family Law Child Protection Child Sexual Abuse Allegations Fact Finding Hearings Credibility Assessment Hearsay Evidence Domestic Violence Pornography Addiction

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Parties

CF

Applicant

CM

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Finding of Fact Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the father sexually abused the child X
  2. 2 Whether the father was physically abusive towards the mother

Ratio Decidendi

The court found, on the balance of probabilities, that the child X's core testimony regarding sexual abuse by the father was consistent, plausible, and not undermined by inconsistencies or evidence of malicious motivation. The mother was not motivated to fabricate allegations, and the father's testimony was not truthful on key points. The allegation of sexual abuse was found to be true on at least one occasion.

Court Disposition

Allegation of sexual abuse against the father found proved on balance of probabilities; physical abuse allegation found proved; Section 7 report ordered.

Orders

  • Section 7 report to be prepared
  • Formal findings of fact as per judgment