A (A Boy), In the Matter Of [2023] EWFC 321 (B) (15 September 2023)

A (A Boy), In the Matter Of [2023] EWFC 321 (B) (15 September 2023)

Given the proximity of the re-trial on the fact-finding allegations and the ongoing serious concerns regarding domestic abuse, it is not appropriate to reinstate direct contact between the Father and the child or to allow unsupervised contact with the paternal grandparents at this stage. The child's welfare and best...

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Citation
[2023] EWFC 321 (B)
Parties
Applicant: Father; 1st Respondent: Mother; 2nd Respondent: A (a boy)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 September 2023
Procedural Posture
Children Act 1989 Proceedings / Interim Contact Directions Hearing Pending Re Trial
Outcome
Applications for reinstatement of direct interim supervised contact and unsupervised contact with paternal grandparents refused.
Legal Topics
Interim Contact, Domestic Abuse, Fact Finding, Child Welfare
Family Law Child Law Interim Contact Domestic Abuse Fact Finding Child Welfare

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Parties

Father

Applicant

Mother

1st Respondent

A (a boy)

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Children Act 1989 Proceedings / Interim Contact Directions Hearing Pending Re Trial

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

Given the proximity of the re-trial on the fact-finding allegations and the ongoing serious concerns regarding domestic abuse, it is not appropriate to reinstate direct contact between the Father and the child or to allow unsupervised contact with the paternal grandparents at this stage. The child's welfare and best interests require that contact arrangements be reconsidered after the re-hearing.

Court Disposition

Applications for reinstatement of direct interim supervised contact and unsupervised contact with paternal grandparents refused.

Orders

  • No direct interim supervised contact between Father and child pending re-trial.
  • No unsupervised contact between paternal grandparents and child pending re-trial.