A (A Child) (Fact-finding: domestic abuse and alienating behaviour), Re

A (A Child) (Fact-finding: domestic abuse and alienating behaviour), Re

None of the allegations of sexual or physical abuse by F against A were established on the balance of probabilities. There is no evidence that M encouraged or pressurised A to make false disclosures or engaged in alienating behaviour. M did seek to restrict Mr R's professional involvement with A, but this did not amount to alienation. A's refusal to see F is not justified by F's behaviour, nor is it proved to be caused by alienation by M.

Parties
Applicant: F; 1st Respondent: M; 2nd Respondent: A
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 October 2026
Procedural Posture
Family / Fact Finding Judgment
Outcome
Fact-finding: None of the allegations of sexual or physical abuse by F, nor alienating behaviour by M, are established. Case to proceed to welfare stage.
Legal Topics
Fact Finding Hearing, Domestic Abuse, Parental Alienation, Child Arrangements, Contact Refusal
Family Law Child Law Fact Finding Hearing Domestic Abuse Parental Alienation Child Arrangements Contact Refusal

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Parties

F

Applicant

M

1st Respondent

A

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Fact Finding Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether allegations of sexual and physical abuse by F against A are established
  2. 2 Whether M engaged in alienating behaviour towards F
  3. 3 Whether M's conduct caused emotional harm to A

Ratio Decidendi

None of the allegations of sexual or physical abuse by F against A were established on the balance of probabilities. There is no evidence that M encouraged or pressurised A to make false disclosures or engaged in alienating behaviour. M did seek to restrict Mr R's professional involvement with A, but this did not amount to alienation. A's refusal to see F is not justified by F's behaviour, nor is it proved to be caused by alienation by M.

Court Disposition

Fact-finding: None of the allegations of sexual or physical abuse by F, nor alienating behaviour by M, are established. Case to proceed to welfare stage.

Orders

  • Directions hearing to be listed to determine next steps regarding contact and welfare.