B (Children), Re [2002] EWCA Civ 503 (14 March 2002)

The judge exercised his discretion appropriately in maintaining indirect contact and there is no basis for appellate interference with findings of fact or discretion.

Citation: [2002] EWCA Civ 503
Parties: Claimant: Peter Middleton; Defendant: Mandy Beaton
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 14 March 2002
Procedural Posture: Family Law Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal
Outcome: application dismissed
Legal Topics: Child Contact, Appeals, Judicial Discretion

Family Law Child Contact Appeals Judicial Discretion

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Parties

Peter Middleton

Claimant

Mandy Beaton

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Family Law Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the judge erred in exercising discretion regarding contact between father and children
2 Whether the claimant received a fair trial

Ratio Decidendi

The judge exercised his discretion appropriately in maintaining indirect contact and there is no basis for appellate interference with findings of fact or discretion.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

Permission to appeal refused