LJ & Anor (Children), Re

LJ & Anor (Children), Re

The evidence establishes that both children have suffered physical and emotional abuse from the father, resulting in trauma and genuine fear. Any form of contact would be detrimental to their welfare and impede their therapeutic progress. The father has not demonstrated insight or remorse. Therefore, a no contact...

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Parties
Applicant: S; Respondent: S
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 April 2026
Procedural Posture
Family / Final Judgment
Outcome
Application for contact refused; section 91(14) order granted.
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements, Contact Orders, Section 91(14) Children Act 1989, Domestic Abuse, Therapeutic Intervention
Family Law Child Arrangements Contact Orders Section 91(14) Children Act 1989 Domestic Abuse Therapeutic Intervention

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Parties

S

Applicant

S

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to order direct or indirect contact between father and children
  2. 2 Whether to impose a section 91(14) bar on further applications by the father

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence establishes that both children have suffered physical and emotional abuse from the father, resulting in trauma and genuine fear. Any form of contact would be detrimental to their welfare and impede their therapeutic progress. The father has not demonstrated insight or remorse. Therefore, a no contact order is necessary, and a section 91(14) order is justified to prevent further applications without leave until the children complete therapy.

Court Disposition

Application for contact refused; section 91(14) order granted.

Orders

  • No contact (direct or indirect) between father and children until further order.
  • Applicant prohibited from making further child arrangements applications without leave of the court until 23rd July 2027.