D v A

D v A

The court found, on the balance of probabilities, that the respondent committed physical abuse against the applicant on two occasions, emotional and psychological abuse against both the applicant and child, and engaged in controlling and coercive behaviour. The respondent's admissions, documentary evidence, and corroborative statements supported the applicant's case. The abuse had a detrimental impact on the child's welfare.

Parties
Applicant: D; Respondent: A
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Family / Fact Finding Judgment
Outcome
Findings of fact made against the respondent for physical, emotional, and coercive abuse; further welfare proceedings to follow.
Legal Topics
Domestic Abuse, Child Arrangements, Coercive Control, Emotional Abuse, Physical Abuse
Family Law Child Welfare Domestic Abuse Child Arrangements Coercive Control Emotional Abuse Physical Abuse

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Parties

D

Applicant

A

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Fact Finding Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent committed physical abuse against the applicant and child
  2. 2 Whether the respondent committed emotional and psychological abuse against the applicant and child
  3. 3 Whether the respondent engaged in controlling and coercive behaviour

Ratio Decidendi

The court found, on the balance of probabilities, that the respondent committed physical abuse against the applicant on two occasions, emotional and psychological abuse against both the applicant and child, and engaged in controlling and coercive behaviour. The respondent's admissions, documentary evidence, and corroborative statements supported the applicant's case. The abuse had a detrimental impact on the child's welfare.

Court Disposition

Findings of fact made against the respondent for physical, emotional, and coercive abuse; further welfare proceedings to follow.

Orders

  • Lives With Order for the child to remain with the applicant until further order
  • Indirect Contact Order for respondent (letters/cards)