A v R & Anor

A v R & Anor

R failed to prove any of her allegations against A on the balance of probabilities. Her evidence was unreliable, inconsistent, and lacked corroboration. Previous adverse findings against R, repeated non-disclosure, and similarity of allegations to those previously rejected by courts further undermined her credibility. The non-molestation application is dismissed for lack of proof and serious breach of disclosure obligations. A is granted time with Z, subject to arrangements specified by Ms Griffiths and pending local authority report.

Parties
Claimant: A; 1st Respondent: R; 2nd Respondent: Z
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 September 2025
Procedural Posture
Child Arrangements and Prohibited Steps Order; Non Molestation Order / Post Fact Finding Judgment
Outcome
Non-molestation application dismissed; A granted time with Z; directions for local authority report and future contact; penal notice to be included; judgment to be disclosed to immigration authorities.
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements, Prohibited Steps, Non Molestation, Domestic Abuse, Credibility Assessment, Disclosure Obligations, Financial Control, Immigration Status, Safeguarding
Family Law Child Law Domestic Abuse Child Arrangements Prohibited Steps Non Molestation Credibility Assessment Disclosure Obligations +3 more

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Parties

A

Claimant

R

1st Respondent

Z

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Child Arrangements and Prohibited Steps Order; Non Molestation Order / Post Fact Finding Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether R's allegations of domestic abuse against A are proved on the balance of probabilities
  2. 2 Whether R complied with disclosure obligations regarding previous findings and orders
  3. 3 Whether A should be granted time with Z

Ratio Decidendi

R failed to prove any of her allegations against A on the balance of probabilities. Her evidence was unreliable, inconsistent, and lacked corroboration. Previous adverse findings against R, repeated non-disclosure, and similarity of allegations to those previously rejected by courts further undermined her credibility. The non-molestation application is dismissed for lack of proof and serious breach of disclosure obligations. A is granted time with Z, subject to arrangements specified by Ms Griffiths and pending local authority report.

Court Disposition

Non-molestation application dismissed; A granted time with Z; directions for local authority report and future contact; penal notice to be included; judgment to be disclosed to immigration authorities.

Orders

  • Non-molestation application by R dismissed
  • A granted time with Z as specified by Ms Griffiths