V v I

V v I

None of the allegations made by the mother against the father are proved on the balance of probabilities. The allegations are not supported by the surrounding evidence or the children. The mother’s claims are likely a result of re-evaluating and exaggerating past events in an unhappy relationship. The evidence does not establish coercive control, domestic abuse, or sexual abuse as defined by law.

Parties
Applicant: V; Respondent: I
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 July 2025
Procedural Posture
Family / Fact Finding Hearing
Outcome
All allegations by the mother against the father are dismissed. No findings of abuse or coercive control are made. No findings of malicious conduct by the mother are made.
Legal Topics
Domestic Abuse, Coercive Control, Sexual Abuse Allegations, Parental Alienation, Fact Finding Hearings
Family Law Child Protection Domestic Abuse Coercive Control Sexual Abuse Allegations Parental Alienation Fact Finding Hearings

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Parties

V

Applicant

I

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Fact Finding Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the father engaged in coercive and controlling behaviour towards the mother
  2. 2 Whether the father physically or sexually abused the mother or children
  3. 3 Whether the mother caused emotional harm to the children by making unsubstantiated allegations against the father

Ratio Decidendi

None of the allegations made by the mother against the father are proved on the balance of probabilities. The allegations are not supported by the surrounding evidence or the children. The mother’s claims are likely a result of re-evaluating and exaggerating past events in an unhappy relationship. The evidence does not establish coercive control, domestic abuse, or sexual abuse as defined by law.

Court Disposition

All allegations by the mother against the father are dismissed. No findings of abuse or coercive control are made. No findings of malicious conduct by the mother are made.