PJ v HB

PJ v HB

There was no satisfactory reason for reducing the father's contact; the evidence did not show that the reduction would benefit or protect the child, especially as the father now accepts the thrust of the court's findings and has completed a parenting course.

Parties
Appellant: PJ; Respondent: HB
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Family Law Child Arrangements Appeal / Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements, Contact Orders, Appeal Procedure
Family Law Child Arrangements Contact Orders Appeal Procedure

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Parties

PJ

Appellant

HB

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family Law Child Arrangements Appeal / Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the reduction of the father's contact with the child was justified based on the facts found and the father's attitude to the findings
  2. 2 Whether the original contact order should be reinstated

Ratio Decidendi

There was no satisfactory reason for reducing the father's contact; the evidence did not show that the reduction would benefit or protect the child, especially as the father now accepts the thrust of the court's findings and has completed a parenting course.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • The original contact order providing for fortnightly staying contact is reinstated.
  • Contact for Christmas extended from 23 to 26 December.