J (a child), Re

J (a child), Re

The application is dismissed because J is strongly opposed to contact, continuation of proceedings would be detrimental to her welfare, and there is no realistic prospect of enforcing an order for contact.

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Parties
Applicant: Father; Respondent: Mother; Child: J
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 September 2025
Procedural Posture
Private Law Application Under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 / Judgment on Application for Child Arrangements Order
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements, Welfare of the Child, Allegations of Abuse, Case Management, Gillick Competence
Family Law Child Arrangements Welfare of the Child Allegations of Abuse Case Management Gillick Competence

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Parties

Father

Applicant

Mother

Respondent

J

Child

Procedural Posture

Private Law Application Under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 / Judgment on Application for Child Arrangements Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to grant the father direct face-to-face parenting time with J
  2. 2 Whether continuation of proceedings or imposition of an order would be detrimental to J's welfare
  3. 3 Weight to be given to J's wishes and feelings

Ratio Decidendi

The application is dismissed because J is strongly opposed to contact, continuation of proceedings would be detrimental to her welfare, and there is no realistic prospect of enforcing an order for contact.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Father's application for child arrangements order is dismissed
  • No further proceedings