PA v CK & Ors

PA v CK & Ors

There was no basis to find that the judge was wrong in refusing direct contact, given the history of conflict, the child's resistance, and the lack of progress despite multiple interventions. Further litigation would likely be damaging to the child, and the judge's approach was within the proper exercise of discretion.

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Parties
Applicant: PA; Respondents: CK & Others
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 July 2018
Procedural Posture
Family / Application for Permission to Appeal (post Judgment)
Outcome
Permission to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Child Contact, Parental Responsibility, Appeal, Adoption, Change of Surname, Suspended Residence Order
Family Law Child Contact Parental Responsibility Appeal Adoption Change of Surname Suspended Residence Order

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Parties

PA

Applicant

CK & Others

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Family / Application for Permission to Appeal (post Judgment)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judge erred in refusing direct contact between father and child
  2. 2 Whether the judge failed to properly apply legal principles regarding child contact
  3. 3 Whether the judge erred in assessment of parental hostility and parental alienation

Ratio Decidendi

There was no basis to find that the judge was wrong in refusing direct contact, given the history of conflict, the child's resistance, and the lack of progress despite multiple interventions. Further litigation would likely be damaging to the child, and the judge's approach was within the proper exercise of discretion.

Court Disposition

Permission to appeal refused

Orders

  • Transcript of judgment to be prepared within 14 days and served on all parties, including Mrs A
  • No order under s.91(14) Children Act made, but warning given regarding future applications