DE v FG

DE v FG

A Joint Lives With Order is made, with a defined division of time favouring the mother during term time, as this arrangement best promotes H's welfare, stability, and emotional health given his vulnerability, history of parental conflict, and primary bond with his mother. Equal division of time is rejected as destabilising. Passport and Port Alert Orders are discharged as unnecessary given the new arrangements.

Parties
Applicant: DE; Respondent: FG
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Child Arrangements (family) / Final Judgment
Outcome
Joint Lives With Order granted; Passport and Port Alert Orders discharged.
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements Order, Joint Lives With Order, Parental Responsibility, Domestic Abuse, Relocation, Passport and Port Alert Orders, Child Protection Plan
Family Law Child Welfare Child Arrangements Order Joint Lives With Order Parental Responsibility Domestic Abuse Relocation Passport and Port Alert Orders +1 more

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Parties

DE

Applicant

FG

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Child Arrangements (family) / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a Joint Lives With Order or Lives With Order to the mother is appropriate
  2. 2 Division of time H should spend with each parent
  3. 3 Lifting of Passport Order and Port Alert

Ratio Decidendi

A Joint Lives With Order is made, with a defined division of time favouring the mother during term time, as this arrangement best promotes H's welfare, stability, and emotional health given his vulnerability, history of parental conflict, and primary bond with his mother. Equal division of time is rejected as destabilising. Passport and Port Alert Orders are discharged as unnecessary given the new arrangements.

Court Disposition

Joint Lives With Order granted; Passport and Port Alert Orders discharged.

Orders

  • H shall live with both parents under a Joint Lives With Order.
  • During term time, H lives with DE every other weekend (Friday evening to Monday morning) and one weekday night (Tuesday or Wednesday); all other times with FG.