A, Re

A, Re

F has shown inadequate insight into his abusive behaviour; the work undertaken as part of his suspended sentence is insufficient to mitigate risk; Dr. Bose's opinion is unreliable; Mr. Gay's recommendations cannot be followed; F must complete a DAPP course before contact arrangements can be changed; M is granted a 'live with' order for A.

Parties
Applicant: JH; Respondent: LK
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 February 2025
Procedural Posture
Child Arrangements and Contact Application / Final Hearing
Outcome
M granted 'live with' order for A; F's contact remains supervised; F required to complete DAPP course before any change to contact; additional matters adjourned.
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements Order, Contact, Domestic Abuse, Coercive and Controlling Behaviour, Risk Assessment, Expert Evidence
Family Law Child Welfare Child Arrangements Order Contact Domestic Abuse Coercive and Controlling Behaviour Risk Assessment Expert Evidence

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Parties

JH

Applicant

LK

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Child Arrangements and Contact Application / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether contact between A and F should be unsupervised and include overnight stays
  2. 2 Whether F needs to complete further work (DAPP course) prior to increasing contact
  3. 3 Whether F's behaviour poses a risk to A's welfare

Ratio Decidendi

F has shown inadequate insight into his abusive behaviour; the work undertaken as part of his suspended sentence is insufficient to mitigate risk; Dr. Bose's opinion is unreliable; Mr. Gay's recommendations cannot be followed; F must complete a DAPP course before contact arrangements can be changed; M is granted a 'live with' order for A.

Court Disposition

M granted 'live with' order for A; F's contact remains supervised; F required to complete DAPP course before any change to contact; additional matters adjourned.

Orders

  • Live with order in favour of M
  • F to complete DAPP course as soon as practicable