X v Y

X v Y

The court found, on the balance of probabilities, that Mr X engaged in a pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour, including financial, emotional, and physical abuse towards Ms Y, and that these findings must inform any future child arrangements for ChildA.

Parties
Applicant: Mr X; Respondent: Ms Y
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 September 2025
Procedural Posture
Child Arrangements Application / Post Fact Finding, Pre Final Child Arrangements Order
Outcome
Fact-finding: Allegations of coercive control, financial, emotional, and physical abuse proven against Mr X; further work required before final child arrangements order.
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements, Domestic Abuse, Coercive Control, Financial Control, Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse
Family Law Child Arrangements Domestic Abuse Coercive Control Financial Control Physical Abuse Emotional Abuse

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Parties

Mr X

Applicant

Ms Y

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Child Arrangements Application / Post Fact Finding, Pre Final Child Arrangements Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr X engaged in coercive and controlling behaviour towards Ms Y
  2. 2 Whether Mr X committed physical, emotional, and financial abuse
  3. 3 Whether proven abuse impacts child arrangements for ChildA

Ratio Decidendi

The court found, on the balance of probabilities, that Mr X engaged in a pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour, including financial, emotional, and physical abuse towards Ms Y, and that these findings must inform any future child arrangements for ChildA.

Court Disposition

Fact-finding: Allegations of coercive control, financial, emotional, and physical abuse proven against Mr X; further work required before final child arrangements order.

Orders

  • No final child arrangements order made; parties invited to make representations on next steps.
  • Prohibited Steps Order preventing Ms Y from leaving the country with ChildA remains in place.