K v K & Ors

Direct contact would cause further harm to the children due to the father's lack of insight, coercive and controlling behaviour, and absence of meaningful change; only indirect contact is in their best interests. A section 91(14) order is necessary to protect the children from further litigation and harm.

Parties: Applicant: Mr K; Respondent: Mrs K; Respondents: The Children
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 16 November 2024
Procedural Posture: Children Act Proceedings / Final Judgment on Welfare and Contact
Outcome: Indirect contact only; no direct contact; section 91(14) order granted.
Legal Topics: Child Welfare, Contact Arrangements, Domestic Abuse, Section 91(14) Order

Family Law Child Welfare Contact Arrangements Domestic Abuse Section 91(14) Order

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Parties

Mr K

Applicant

Mrs K

Respondent

The Children

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Children Act Proceedings / Final Judgment on Welfare and Contact

Legal Issues

1 What level of contact, direct or indirect, is in the children's best interests?
2 Should a section 91(14) order be made to prevent further applications by the father?
3 Has the father demonstrated sufficient change to warrant direct contact?

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Indirect contact only; no direct contact; section 91(14) order granted.

Orders

No order for direct contact between father and children.
Monthly indirect contact by way of letters, cards, and gifts on birthdays and Christmas.