XX v ZZ & Ors

XX v ZZ & Ors

AX's welfare requires cessation of direct contact with the Father due to persistent undermining of the Mother and school, emotional harm to AX, and lack of insight or change by the Father. The balance of harm favours a break to allow AX and Mother to stabilise their relationship. Supervision Order extended, Prohibited Steps Order continued, Child Arrangements Order varied for letterbox contact only, and s.91(14) order imposed for two years.

Parties
Applicant: XX; First Respondent: ZZ; Second Respondent: AX; Third Respondent: Warwickshire County Council
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Children Act Proceedings / Judgment After Hearing on Application for Shared Care and Contact Variation
Outcome
Application for shared care refused; direct contact between Father and AX ceased.
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements Order, Supervision Order, Prohibited Steps Order, Section 91(14) Order, Contact, Parental Responsibility, Welfare Checklist
Family Law Child Law Child Arrangements Order Supervision Order Prohibited Steps Order Section 91(14) Order Contact Parental Responsibility +1 more

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Parties

XX

Applicant

ZZ

First Respondent

AX

Second Respondent

Warwickshire County Council

Third Respondent

Procedural Posture

Children Act Proceedings / Judgment After Hearing on Application for Shared Care and Contact Variation

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether AX's best interests require cessation or variation of contact with the Father
  2. 2 Whether shared care is appropriate
  3. 3 Whether to extend Supervision Order and Prohibited Steps Order

Ratio Decidendi

AX's welfare requires cessation of direct contact with the Father due to persistent undermining of the Mother and school, emotional harm to AX, and lack of insight or change by the Father. The balance of harm favours a break to allow AX and Mother to stabilise their relationship. Supervision Order extended, Prohibited Steps Order continued, Child Arrangements Order varied for letterbox contact only, and s.91(14) order imposed for two years.

Court Disposition

Application for shared care refused; direct contact between Father and AX ceased.

Orders

  • Supervision Order extended for 12 months
  • Prohibited Steps Order continued