A, Re Child

A, Re Child

Both parties engaged in abusive behaviour, including physical violence and verbal abuse, but neither established a pattern of controlling or coercive behaviour. Proven incidents reflect mutual aggression rather than one-sided control. The child is the primary victim, exposed to high levels of domestic abuse, and...

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Parties
Applicant: Father; Respondent: Mother
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 July 2025
Procedural Posture
Child Arrangements Order / Fact Finding Judgment
Outcome
Findings of fact issued; both parties found to have engaged in abusive behaviour; no pattern of controlling or coercive behaviour established.
Legal Topics
Domestic Abuse, Child Arrangements, Parental Responsibility, Fact Finding Hearings
Family Law Domestic Abuse Child Arrangements Parental Responsibility Fact Finding Hearings

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Parties

Father

Applicant

Mother

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Child Arrangements Order / Fact Finding Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether either party engaged in domestic abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional, coercive, or controlling behaviour
  2. 2 Whether proven allegations establish a pattern of controlling or coercive behaviour
  3. 3 Impact of proven abuse on child arrangements

Ratio Decidendi

Both parties engaged in abusive behaviour, including physical violence and verbal abuse, but neither established a pattern of controlling or coercive behaviour. Proven incidents reflect mutual aggression rather than one-sided control. The child is the primary victim, exposed to high levels of domestic abuse, and both parents pose risk if together with the child. Risk assessment for future arrangements is deferred to specialists.

Court Disposition

Findings of fact issued; both parties found to have engaged in abusive behaviour; no pattern of controlling or coercive behaviour established.

Orders

  • Neither parent to be together with the child at the same time; risk assessment for future arrangements to be conducted by specialists.