M v F & Anor [2026] EWFC 106 (B) (13 May 2026)

M v F & Anor [2026] EWFC 106 (B) (13 May 2026)

Given A's age, clear and consistent wishes and feelings, history of emotional harm caused by F's actions, and the absence of any change or insight by F, it is necessary, proportionate, and exceptionally justified to extend the PSO and indirect-only contact order until A is 18, to extend the non-molestation order to...

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Citation
[2026] EWFC 106 (B)
Parties
Applicant: M; First Respondent: F; Second Respondent: A
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 May 2026
Procedural Posture
Private Law Children Proceedings / Final Judgment After Pre Trial Review and Summary Determination
Outcome
Applications granted in full for M; all orders made as sought by NYAS and M.
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements, Prohibited Steps Order, Non Molestation Order, Section 91(14) Order, Welfare Checklist, Domestic Abuse, Indirect Contact, Litigation Restraint
Family Law Child Arrangements Prohibited Steps Order Non Molestation Order Section 91(14) Order Welfare Checklist Domestic Abuse Indirect Contact +1 more

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Parties

M

Applicant

F

First Respondent

A

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Private Law Children Proceedings / Final Judgment After Pre Trial Review and Summary Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend Prohibited Steps Order (PSO) until A's 18th birthday
  2. 2 Whether to extend Non-Molestation Order to cover A's tertiary education
  3. 3 Whether to continue indirect-only contact between F and A

Ratio Decidendi

Given A's age, clear and consistent wishes and feelings, history of emotional harm caused by F's actions, and the absence of any change or insight by F, it is necessary, proportionate, and exceptionally justified to extend the PSO and indirect-only contact order until A is 18, to extend the non-molestation order to cover A's tertiary education, and to make a section 91(14) order restraining further applications by F until A is 18. These measures are required to protect A's welfare, emotional stability, and educational prospects.

Court Disposition

Applications granted in full for M; all orders made as sought by NYAS and M.

Orders

  • Prohibited Steps Order extended until A's 18th birthday preventing F from meeting or attempting to meet A or communicating except as provided for indirect contact.
  • Child Arrangements Order for indirect contact only (letters, gifts, cards no more than once per fortnight) until A is 18.