M v F & Anor

M v F & Anor

Given A's age, maturity, and clear wishes and feelings, the history of emotional harm caused by F's actions, his lack of insight or change, and the overwhelming evidence that protective orders are necessary for A's welfare, it is exceptionally justified to extend the PSO and indirect contact order until A is 18, to make a section 91(14) order for the same period, and to extend the non-molestation order until A completes tertiary education. The orders are necessary and proportionate to protect A from further emotional harm and to allow her to complete her education without fear or disruption.

Parties
Applicant: M; First Respondent: F; Second Respondent (child, by Guardian): A
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 May 2026
Procedural Posture
Family / Final Judgment After Submissions (no Oral Evidence)
Outcome
Applications granted in full for M; all orders extended as sought except as to duration of non-molestation order, which is set to A's completion of tertiary education.
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements, Prohibited Steps Order, Non Molestation Order, Section 91(14) Order, Welfare of the Child, Indirect Contact, Domestic Abuse, Litigation Restraint
Family Law Child Law Child Arrangements Prohibited Steps Order Non Molestation Order Section 91(14) Order Welfare of the Child Indirect Contact +2 more

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Parties

M

Applicant

F

First Respondent

A

Second Respondent (child, by Guardian)

Procedural Posture

Family / Final Judgment After Submissions (no Oral Evidence)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend the Prohibited Steps Order (PSO) until A is 18
  2. 2 Whether to extend the non-molestation order to cover A's tertiary education
  3. 3 Whether to continue the child arrangements order for indirect contact only

Ratio Decidendi

Given A's age, maturity, and clear wishes and feelings, the history of emotional harm caused by F's actions, his lack of insight or change, and the overwhelming evidence that protective orders are necessary for A's welfare, it is exceptionally justified to extend the PSO and indirect contact order until A is 18, to make a section 91(14) order for the same period, and to extend the non-molestation order until A completes tertiary education. The orders are necessary and proportionate to protect A from further emotional harm and to allow her to complete her education without fear or disruption.

Court Disposition

Applications granted in full for M; all orders extended as sought except as to duration of non-molestation order, which is set to A's completion of tertiary education.

Orders

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