M v F

M v F

The court found M's evidence credible, consistent, and corroborated by contemporaneous police and maternal grandmother statements. F's evidence was inconsistent, contradictory, and lacked credibility. All allegations of physical, emotional, coercive, and sexual abuse by F against M were proved on the balance of probabilities. The findings materially impact child arrangements and require further risk assessment for A and M.

Parties
Applicant: F; Respondent: M
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 April 2025
Procedural Posture
Children Act Proceedings / Fact Finding Hearing
Outcome
All allegations by M against F proved.
Legal Topics
Domestic Abuse, Child Arrangements, Fact Finding, Coercive Control, Sexual Abuse, Emotional Harm
Family Law Child Law Domestic Abuse Child Arrangements Fact Finding Coercive Control Sexual Abuse Emotional Harm

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Parties

F

Applicant

M

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Children Act Proceedings / Fact Finding Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether allegations of physical, emotional, coercive, and sexual abuse by F against M are proved
  2. 2 Impact of abuse findings on child arrangements for A

Ratio Decidendi

The court found M's evidence credible, consistent, and corroborated by contemporaneous police and maternal grandmother statements. F's evidence was inconsistent, contradictory, and lacked credibility. All allegations of physical, emotional, coercive, and sexual abuse by F against M were proved on the balance of probabilities. The findings materially impact child arrangements and require further risk assessment for A and M.

Court Disposition

All allegations by M against F proved.

Orders

  • CAFCASS to consider further steps and evidence required for welfare determination of A in light of findings.
  • CAFCASS to consider risk assessment and protective steps for M and A from further harm by F.