T and G (Allegations of Alienating Behaviours), Re

T and G (Allegations of Alienating Behaviours), Re

The court found that neither parent’s actions amounted to significant alienating behaviours to justify a transfer of residence. G’s refusal to see the father was rooted in their own experiences, reinforced but not caused by the mother’s actions. The harm of a forced change in G’s home, school, and attachments outweighed the risks of ongoing limited contact with the father. The status quo is maintained, with stepped and supported contact ordered, and a Section 91(14) order imposed to prevent further disruptive applications.

Parties
Applicant: The Mother; 1st Respondent: The Father; 2nd Respondent: Child T; 3rd Respondent: Child G
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 January 2025
Procedural Posture
Family / Final Judgment
Outcome
Status quo maintained; child arrangements and contact orders made; Section 91(14) order imposed; enforcement application withdrawn.
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements, Parental Alienation, Contact Orders, Section 91(14) Orders, Welfare Principle, Internal Relocation, Autism and Special Educational Needs
Family Law Children Law Child Arrangements Parental Alienation Contact Orders Section 91(14) Orders Welfare Principle Internal Relocation +1 more

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Parties

The Mother

Applicant

The Father

1st Respondent

Child T

2nd Respondent

Child G

3rd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the mother or father engaged in alienating behaviours causing the children’s refusal to see the other parent
  2. 2 Whether G should remain living with the mother or move to the father’s care
  3. 3 What school G should attend

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that neither parent’s actions amounted to significant alienating behaviours to justify a transfer of residence. G’s refusal to see the father was rooted in their own experiences, reinforced but not caused by the mother’s actions. The harm of a forced change in G’s home, school, and attachments outweighed the risks of ongoing limited contact with the father. The status quo is maintained, with stepped and supported contact ordered, and a Section 91(14) order imposed to prevent further disruptive applications.

Court Disposition

Status quo maintained; child arrangements and contact orders made; Section 91(14) order imposed; enforcement application withdrawn.

Orders

  • T shall live with their father; G shall live with their mother under child arrangements orders.
  • No direct contact ordered for T with the mother, but encouragement in accordance with wishes and feelings.