A (a boy), Re

A (a boy), Re

Given the proximity of the re-trial and unresolved allegations of domestic abuse, it is not appropriate to reinstate direct contact between Father and A or unsupervised contact with paternal grandparents at this stage; the child's best interests require postponing contact arrangements until after the fact-finding hearing.

Parties
Applicant: Father; 1st Respondent: Mother; 2nd Respondent: A (a boy)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 July 2024
Procedural Posture
Family / Interim Ruling on Contact Pending Re Trial
Outcome
Applications for reinstatement of direct supervised contact and unsupervised contact with paternal grandparents denied pending re-trial.
Legal Topics
Children Act 1989, Domestic Abuse, Contact Arrangements, Fact Finding Hearings
Family Law Child Welfare Children Act 1989 Domestic Abuse Contact Arrangements Fact Finding Hearings

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Parties

Father

Applicant

Mother

1st Respondent

A (a boy)

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Interim Ruling on Contact Pending Re Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether interim supervised contact between Father and A should be reinstated pending re-trial
  2. 2 Whether unsupervised contact between paternal grandparents and A should be allowed
  3. 3 Impact of domestic abuse allegations on contact arrangements

Ratio Decidendi

Given the proximity of the re-trial and unresolved allegations of domestic abuse, it is not appropriate to reinstate direct contact between Father and A or unsupervised contact with paternal grandparents at this stage; the child's best interests require postponing contact arrangements until after the fact-finding hearing.

Court Disposition

Applications for reinstatement of direct supervised contact and unsupervised contact with paternal grandparents denied pending re-trial.

Orders

  • No resumption of direct supervised contact between Father and A at this stage.
  • No unsupervised contact between paternal grandparents and A at this stage.