Z Local Authority v PQ & Ors

Z Local Authority v PQ & Ors

The threshold for public law intervention is crossed due to admitted domestic abuse and risk factors. TU's welfare is best served by remaining in his mother's care with a 12-month Supervision Order, a five-year non-molestation order against the father, a Child Arrangements Order confirming TU lives with his mother, and a Declaration of Parentage for RS. The orders are necessary and proportionate to manage ongoing risks and provide stability.

Parties
Applicant: Z Local Authority; First Respondent Mother: PQ; Second Respondent Father: RS; Third Respondent Child: TU
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Care and Related Family Orders / Final Judgment
Outcome
Applications granted in part; Supervision Order for 12 months, Non-molestation Order for five years, Child Arrangements Order, Declaration of Parentage; father given leave to withdraw parental responsibility application.
Legal Topics
Care Order, Supervision Order, Child Arrangements Order, Non Molestation Order, Declaration of Parentage, Domestic Violence, Parental Responsibility, Contact Arrangements
Family Law Child Protection Care Order Supervision Order Child Arrangements Order Non Molestation Order Declaration of Parentage Domestic Violence +2 more

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Parties

Z Local Authority

Applicant

PQ

First Respondent Mother

RS

Second Respondent Father

TU

Third Respondent Child

Procedural Posture

Care and Related Family Orders / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether threshold for public law order under s31(2) Children Act 1989 is crossed
  2. 2 Whether TU should remain in mother's care
  3. 3 Appropriateness of Supervision Order versus Care Order

Ratio Decidendi

The threshold for public law intervention is crossed due to admitted domestic abuse and risk factors. TU's welfare is best served by remaining in his mother's care with a 12-month Supervision Order, a five-year non-molestation order against the father, a Child Arrangements Order confirming TU lives with his mother, and a Declaration of Parentage for RS. The orders are necessary and proportionate to manage ongoing risks and provide stability.

Court Disposition

Applications granted in part; Supervision Order for 12 months, Non-molestation Order for five years, Child Arrangements Order, Declaration of Parentage; father given leave to withdraw parental responsibility application.

Orders

  • Supervision Order for 12 months
  • Non-molestation Order against RS for five years