F v M & Anor

F v M & Anor

The mother failed to discharge the burden of proof on the balance of probabilities for any of her allegations. Her evidence was inconsistent, lacked detail, and was contradicted by documentary evidence and her own messages. The father's evidence was plausible and supported by original messages. The court finds none of the mother's allegations of domestic abuse are made out.

Parties
Applicant: F; 1st Respondent: M; 2nd Respondent: C
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Family / Fact Finding Judgment
Outcome
None of the mother's allegations of domestic abuse are made out.
Legal Topics
Child Contact, Domestic Abuse Allegations, Fact Finding Hearings, Parental Responsibility
Family Law Child Contact Domestic Abuse Allegations Fact Finding Hearings Parental Responsibility

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Parties

F

Applicant

M

1st Respondent

C

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Fact Finding Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the mother's allegations of domestic abuse against the father are proven
  2. 2 Whether the mother is deliberately frustrating the father's attempts to have contact with his daughter

Ratio Decidendi

The mother failed to discharge the burden of proof on the balance of probabilities for any of her allegations. Her evidence was inconsistent, lacked detail, and was contradicted by documentary evidence and her own messages. The father's evidence was plausible and supported by original messages. The court finds none of the mother's allegations of domestic abuse are made out.

Court Disposition

None of the mother's allegations of domestic abuse are made out.

Orders

  • After hearing evidence from the parents, the Court finds that none of the mother’s allegations of domestic abuse are made out.