K v B & Ors

K v B & Ors

The court found that the father engaged in coercive and controlling behaviour in the context of a marriage in decline, and committed one incident of physical violence (hitting the mother on the lip) in November 2022, but not strangulation or repeated violence. The mother was found to have exhibited alienating behaviours, failed to promote a positive relationship between the children and father, and presented false evidence (exhibit RB14) to further her case. The children suffered emotional harm due to the mother's actions.

Parties
Applicant: K; First Respondent: B; Children's Guardian: Children's Guardian
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 September 2025
Procedural Posture
Private Law Children Proceedings / Final Judgment After Finding of Fact Hearing
Outcome
Findings of fact: father committed one incident of physical violence and coercive control; mother engaged in alienating behaviours and presented false evidence.
Legal Topics
Parental Alienation, Domestic Abuse, Coercive Control, Contact Orders, Fact Finding Hearings
Family Law Child Welfare Parental Alienation Domestic Abuse Coercive Control Contact Orders Fact Finding Hearings

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Parties

K

Applicant

B

First Respondent

Children's Guardian

Children's Guardian

Procedural Posture

Private Law Children Proceedings / Final Judgment After Finding of Fact Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the father committed acts of domestic abuse and coercive control
  2. 2 Whether the mother engaged in alienating behaviours against the father
  3. 3 Authenticity of WhatsApp messages (exhibit RB14)

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the father engaged in coercive and controlling behaviour in the context of a marriage in decline, and committed one incident of physical violence (hitting the mother on the lip) in November 2022, but not strangulation or repeated violence. The mother was found to have exhibited alienating behaviours, failed to promote a positive relationship between the children and father, and presented false evidence (exhibit RB14) to further her case. The children suffered emotional harm due to the mother's actions.

Court Disposition

Findings of fact: father committed one incident of physical violence and coercive control; mother engaged in alienating behaviours and presented false evidence.

Orders

  • Transcript of judgment to be sent to Legal Aid Agency.
  • Consideration of publication of anonymised judgment.