M v F [2025] EWFC 364 (B) (27 October 2025)

M v F [2025] EWFC 364 (B) (27 October 2025)

M did not prove on the balance of probabilities that F sexually abused A, was emotionally abusive or coercively controlling towards M, or manipulated A to say negative things about M. M's evidence lacked credibility and detail, and was not corroborated by professionals or other witnesses. There is no safeguarding reason to prevent A from having a full relationship with F.

Citation
[2025] EWFC 364 (B)
Parties
Applicant: M; First Respondent: F
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Children Act Proceedings (fact Finding Hearing) / Judgment After Fact Finding Hearing
Outcome
All allegations by M against F not proved; no findings of abuse or safeguarding risk.
Legal Topics
Fact Finding Hearing, Domestic Abuse Allegations, Sexual Abuse Allegations, Prohibited Steps Order, Child Arrangements, Coercive Control, Emotional Abuse
Family Law Child Law Fact Finding Hearing Domestic Abuse Allegations Sexual Abuse Allegations Prohibited Steps Order Child Arrangements Coercive Control +1 more

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Parties

M

Applicant

F

First Respondent

Procedural Posture

Children Act Proceedings (fact Finding Hearing) / Judgment After Fact Finding Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether F sexually abused A
  2. 2 Whether F was emotionally abusive or coercively controlling towards M
  3. 3 Whether F manipulated A to say negative things about M

Ratio Decidendi

M did not prove on the balance of probabilities that F sexually abused A, was emotionally abusive or coercively controlling towards M, or manipulated A to say negative things about M. M's evidence lacked credibility and detail, and was not corroborated by professionals or other witnesses. There is no safeguarding reason to prevent A from having a full relationship with F.

Court Disposition

All allegations by M against F not proved; no findings of abuse or safeguarding risk.

Orders

  • No safeguarding reason to prevent A from having a full relationship with F.
  • Alcohol consumption to be managed by undertaking from F.