J v K & Anor

J v K & Anor

The evidence demonstrates a sustained campaign of alienation by the mother and her husband against the father, resulting in L's negative views and refusal of contact. Reparative work and psychological assessment are necessary to address the false narrative and restore the father-daughter relationship. The mother is ordered to cooperate fully with these measures and bear associated costs.

Parties
Applicant: J; First Respondent: K; Second Respondent: L
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Hague Convention Application / Final Hearing
Outcome
Application granted with reparative and psychological measures ordered.
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements, Parental Alienation, International Relocation, Contact Rights
Family Law International Child Law Child Arrangements Parental Alienation International Relocation Contact Rights

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Parties

J

Applicant

K

First Respondent

L

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Hague Convention Application / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the mother and her husband have alienated L from her father
  2. 2 Whether the father is entitled to contact with L under Article 21 of the Hague Convention
  3. 3 Whether reparative work and psychological assessment are necessary to restore the father-daughter relationship

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence demonstrates a sustained campaign of alienation by the mother and her husband against the father, resulting in L's negative views and refusal of contact. Reparative work and psychological assessment are necessary to address the false narrative and restore the father-daughter relationship. The mother is ordered to cooperate fully with these measures and bear associated costs.

Court Disposition

Application granted with reparative and psychological measures ordered.

Orders

  • The family shall start reparative work with Child Arrangements Resolutions (CAR) commencing 5 August 2024.
  • Initial meeting with mother and L to address and correct the narrative about the father; M not invited.