A (A Boy), Re

Given the proximity of the re-trial on fact-finding allegations and the unresolved serious allegations of domestic abuse, it is not appropriate to reinstate direct supervised contact between Father and A or to allow unsupervised contact with the paternal grandparents at this stage. The child's welfare and best interests require that contact arrangements not be forced pending determination of the outstanding issues.

Parties: Applicant: Father; 1st Respondent: Mother; 2nd Respondent: A (a boy)
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 11 October 2024
Procedural Posture: Family Law Children Act Proceedings / Interim Application Ruling Pending Re Trial of Fact Finding
Outcome: Application for interim contact refused
Legal Topics: Child Contact, Domestic Abuse, Fact Finding Hearings, Interim Orders

Family Law Child Contact Domestic Abuse Fact Finding Hearings Interim Orders

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Parties

Father

Applicant

Mother

1st Respondent

A (a boy)

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law Children Act Proceedings / Interim Application Ruling Pending Re Trial of Fact Finding

Legal Issues

1 Whether to reinstate direct supervised contact between Father and child pending re-trial
2 Whether to allow unsupervised contact between paternal grandparents and child

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application for interim contact refused

Orders

No resumption of direct supervised contact between Father and A pending re-trial
No unsupervised contact between A and paternal grandparents pending re-trial