C (A Child) (Section 91(14) Children Act 1989 order), Re

C (A Child) (Section 91(14) Children Act 1989 order), Re

The April 2025 order should remain in place, save for deletion of the provision for overnight contact in October 2025 half-term; overnight contact to commence at Christmas. A 12-month section 91(14) order is made against both parents to protect C from emotional harm caused by continued litigation, requiring leave of court for further applications regarding residence or contact.

Parties
Applicant: F; Respondent: M
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Children Proceedings / Final Hearing
Outcome
April 2025 order largely upheld with minor amendment; section 91(14) order made against both parents for 12 months.
Legal Topics
Child Welfare, Section 91(14) Children Act 1989, Contact Arrangements, Parental Responsibility
Family Law Child Welfare Section 91(14) Children Act 1989 Contact Arrangements Parental Responsibility

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Parties

F

Applicant

M

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Children Proceedings / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether to vary the April 2025 consent order regarding contact
  2. 2 whether to commence overnight staying contact
  3. 3 whether to make a section 91(14) order restraining further applications

Ratio Decidendi

The April 2025 order should remain in place, save for deletion of the provision for overnight contact in October 2025 half-term; overnight contact to commence at Christmas. A 12-month section 91(14) order is made against both parents to protect C from emotional harm caused by continued litigation, requiring leave of court for further applications regarding residence or contact.

Court Disposition

April 2025 order largely upheld with minor amendment; section 91(14) order made against both parents for 12 months.

Orders

  • April 2025 consent order remains in place except paragraph 17(h) deleted; overnight contact to commence at Christmas 2025.
  • Section 91(14) Children Act 1989 order made against both parents for 12 months, expiring 7 October 2026; leave of court required for applications regarding residence or contact.