M v F

M v F

The court found extensive domestic abuse by F against M and the children, determined that the children should live with M with only indirect contact with F pending completion of domestic abuse and anger management programmes, and concluded that international relocation could not be granted at this stage but...

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Parties
Applicant: M; Respondent: F
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 December 2025
Procedural Posture
Family / Final Judgment
Outcome
Children to live with M; indirect contact with F; relocation application adjourned; permission to travel granted.
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements, International Relocation, Domestic Violence, Prohibited Steps Order, Wardship, Indirect Contact
Family Law Child Welfare Domestic Abuse Child Arrangements International Relocation Domestic Violence Prohibited Steps Order Wardship +1 more

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Parties

M

Applicant

F

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether additional findings of fact regarding domestic abuse should be made
  2. 2 What substantive child arrangements are appropriate in light of welfare assessment
  3. 3 Whether permission should be granted for international relocation to X

Ratio Decidendi

The court found extensive domestic abuse by F against M and the children, determined that the children should live with M with only indirect contact with F pending completion of domestic abuse and anger management programmes, and concluded that international relocation could not be granted at this stage but permission to travel was appropriate, with relocation application adjourned for further consideration.

Court Disposition

Children to live with M; indirect contact with F; relocation application adjourned; permission to travel granted.

Orders

  • Children to live with M
  • Indirect contact with F to continue