Y (A Child), Re

Y (A Child), Re

The court found, on the balance of probabilities, that X engaged in a course of controlling and coercive behaviour towards W, alienated Y from W, and demonstrated implacable hostility. The evidence, including recordings, police and professional reports, and the Guardian's analysis, supported these findings. The welfare analysis determined that the risks of Y remaining with X outweighed the disruption of a move, and Y's best interests required a change of residence to W, with appropriate contact arrangements and a Section 91(14) Order to protect Y from further litigation.

Parties
Applicant: W; First Respondent: X; Second Respondent: Y
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 July 2025
Procedural Posture
Private Law Children Proceedings / Final Hearing Combined With Fact Finding
Outcome
Application granted. Y to live with W. Parental responsibility granted to W. Section 91(14) Order made for three years.
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements Order, Parental Responsibility, Domestic Abuse, Coercive and Controlling Behaviour, Parental Alienation, Change of Residence, Section 91(14) Order
Family Law Child Law Child Arrangements Order Parental Responsibility Domestic Abuse Coercive and Controlling Behaviour Parental Alienation Change of Residence +1 more

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Parties

W

Applicant

X

First Respondent

Y

Second Respondent

Procedural Posture

Private Law Children Proceedings / Final Hearing Combined With Fact Finding

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether X engaged in controlling and coercive behaviour towards W
  2. 2 Whether X alienated Y from W and demonstrated implacable hostility
  3. 3 Whether a change of residence to W is in Y's best interests

Ratio Decidendi

The court found, on the balance of probabilities, that X engaged in a course of controlling and coercive behaviour towards W, alienated Y from W, and demonstrated implacable hostility. The evidence, including recordings, police and professional reports, and the Guardian's analysis, supported these findings. The welfare analysis determined that the risks of Y remaining with X outweighed the disruption of a move, and Y's best interests required a change of residence to W, with appropriate contact arrangements and a Section 91(14) Order to protect Y from further litigation.

Court Disposition

Application granted. Y to live with W. Parental responsibility granted to W. Section 91(14) Order made for three years.

Orders

  • Live With Order: Y to reside with W, effective immediately
  • Parental responsibility for Y granted to W