F v M

F v M

Therapy for the children has reached the end of its usefulness and cannot be compelled; the best interests of the children require reinstating and progressing contact with their mother according to the schedule set out in the June 2021 order, with adjustments for holidays and gradual reintroduction of overnight stays.

Parties
Applicant: F; Respondent: M; Children's Guardian: Children’s Guardian
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 April 2022
Procedural Posture
Family / Post Final Order Review Hearing
Outcome
Contact order varied and reinstated; therapy ended; holiday arrangements approved.
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements, Parental Alienation, Contact Orders, Therapy for Children, Welfare of the Child
Family Law Child Arrangements Parental Alienation Contact Orders Therapy for Children Welfare of the Child

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Parties

F

Applicant

M

Respondent

Children’s Guardian

Children's Guardian

Procedural Posture

Family / Post Final Order Review Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to suspend contact with mother to facilitate therapy or reinstate contact as per previous order
  2. 2 Whether ongoing therapy is in the children's best interests
  3. 3 Arrangements for upcoming holidays and contact schedule

Ratio Decidendi

Therapy for the children has reached the end of its usefulness and cannot be compelled; the best interests of the children require reinstating and progressing contact with their mother according to the schedule set out in the June 2021 order, with adjustments for holidays and gradual reintroduction of overnight stays.

Court Disposition

Contact order varied and reinstated; therapy ended; holiday arrangements approved.

Orders

  • Therapy for the children is to end.
  • Children to go on skiing holiday with mother in February, to be returned to the UK and to father's care after.