M v F

M v F

Direct contact between A and F exposes A and M to an unmanageable risk of harm due to F's coercive and controlling behaviour and lack of insight; restriction of F's parental responsibility and a section 91(14) order are necessary to protect A's welfare.

Parties
Applicant: F; Respondent: M
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Children Act Proceedings / Final Hearing
Outcome
Child Arrangements Order for A to live with M; direct contact between A and F to cease; indirect contact permitted four times a year via PO Box and third party; M to update F about A three times a year via parenting app; restriction of F's parental responsibility; section 91(14) order for five years covering...
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements, Domestic Abuse, Parental Responsibility, Section 91(14) Orders
Family Law Child Arrangements Domestic Abuse Parental Responsibility Section 91(14) Orders

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Parties

F

Applicant

M

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Children Act Proceedings / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether direct contact between A and F should continue
  2. 2 Whether F's parental responsibility should be restricted
  3. 3 Whether a section 91(14) order is necessary and its duration

Ratio Decidendi

Direct contact between A and F exposes A and M to an unmanageable risk of harm due to F's coercive and controlling behaviour and lack of insight; restriction of F's parental responsibility and a section 91(14) order are necessary to protect A's welfare.

Court Disposition

Child Arrangements Order for A to live with M; direct contact between A and F to cease; indirect contact permitted four times a year via PO Box and third party; M to update F about A three times a year via parenting app; restriction of F's parental responsibility; section 91(14) order for five years covering...

Orders

  • A to live with M under Child Arrangements Order.
  • Direct contact between A and F to cease.