Father v Mother & Anor

Father v Mother & Anor

Father's parental responsibility is revoked, barring order imposed for entire minority, and Non-Molestation Order granted, due to proven serious abuse, ongoing risk to Mother and child, and lack of insight or change by Father; child's welfare and Mother's recovery require exceptional protective measures.

Parties
Applicant: Father; Respondent: Mother; Respondent: A (child)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 February 2025
Procedural Posture
Family / Final Judgment
Outcome
Applications granted as follows: Father's parental responsibility revoked; barring order under s.91(14) Children Act 1989 for entire minority; Non-Molestation Order granted for entire minority; no contact order confirmed.
Legal Topics
Parental Responsibility, Barring Orders, Non Molestation Orders, Child Welfare, Domestic Abuse
Family Law Child Protection Domestic Violence Parental Responsibility Barring Orders Non Molestation Orders Child Welfare Domestic Abuse

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Parties

Father

Applicant

Mother

Respondent

A (child)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Father's parental responsibility should be revoked or restricted
  2. 2 Whether a barring order under s.91(14) Children Act 1989 should be made and its duration
  3. 3 Whether a Non-Molestation Order should be granted to protect Mother and child

Ratio Decidendi

Father's parental responsibility is revoked, barring order imposed for entire minority, and Non-Molestation Order granted, due to proven serious abuse, ongoing risk to Mother and child, and lack of insight or change by Father; child's welfare and Mother's recovery require exceptional protective measures.

Court Disposition

Applications granted as follows: Father's parental responsibility revoked; barring order under s.91(14) Children Act 1989 for entire minority; Non-Molestation Order granted for entire minority; no contact order confirmed.

Orders

  • Father's parental responsibility revoked
  • Barring order under s.91(14) Children Act 1989 for entire minority