V v V

V v V

The need for the children to have a relationship with their father can only be met by transferring residence to him, as the mother's conduct has caused emotional harm and is likely to continue, and she has coached the children to make false allegations and frustrated contact.

Parties
Applicant: V; Respondent: V
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 May 2004
Procedural Posture
Family / Final Judgment
Outcome
Residence order granted to father
Legal Topics
Residence Order, Contact Order, Child Welfare, Enforcement of Contact, Emotional Abuse, Parental Alienation
Family Law Residence Order Contact Order Child Welfare Enforcement of Contact Emotional Abuse Parental Alienation

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Parties

V

Applicant

V

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether residence should be transferred from mother to father
  2. 2 Whether allegations against father and his family are substantiated
  3. 3 Whether mother's conduct constitutes emotional abuse

Ratio Decidendi

The need for the children to have a relationship with their father can only be met by transferring residence to him, as the mother's conduct has caused emotional harm and is likely to continue, and she has coached the children to make false allegations and frustrated contact.

Court Disposition

Residence order granted to father

Orders

  • Residence order to father
  • Father released from undertakings regarding contact with Mr. M