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Family law

A (A Child) (Fact-finding: domestic abuse and alienating behaviour), Re

None of the allegations of sexual or physical abuse by F against A were established on the balance of probabilities. There is no evidence that M encouraged or pressurised A to make false disclosures or engaged in alienating behaviour. M did seek to restrict Mr R's professional involvement with A, but this did not amount to alienation. A's refusal to see F is not justified by F's behaviour, nor is it proved to be caused by alienation by M.

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  • Fact-finding hearing
  • Domestic abuse
  • Parental alienation
  • Child arrangements
  • Contact refusal
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Family law

CF v CM (Finding of Fact Judgment 2)

The mother made and concealed a recording of X discussing the allegations, lied to her solicitors and the court about its existence, and took deliberate steps to destroy or withhold evidence. As a result, the process by which X was spoken to cannot be trusted, and the delay before the ABE interview, combined with the mother's lack of neutrality, means it cannot be proven on the balance of probabilities that the allegation of sexual abuse is true.

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  • Fact-finding hearing
  • Sexual abuse allegations
  • Evidence concealment
  • Rehearing procedure
  • Witness credibility
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Family law

Blackpool Borough Council v Langley and Ors (No.2) (Re-opening of Findings)

The court found, on the balance of probabilities and after a full rehearing, that Edith did not suffer from bone fragility or metabolic disease, that her rib fractures and death were not caused by CPR, and that the injuries were inflicted by her mother through two episodes of excessive compressive force. The mother was responsible for Edith's injuries and death. The care order in respect of R remains in force.

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  • Re-opening of findings
  • Fact-finding hearing
  • Expert evidence
  • Non-accidental injury
  • Care orders
  • Child death
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Family law

A & B (Children), Re

The court found the mother had made false rape allegations against the father, perpetrated domestic abuse towards the children and father, exposed her daughter B to a serious safeguarding risk, harassed the family, and engaged in malicious communications. The children expressed clear wishes to remain with their father and not have direct contact with their mother. The court determined that the children's welfare required that they continue to live with their father, that only indirect contact with the mother be permitted, and that protective orders remain in place to ensure stability and prev…

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  • Child arrangements order
  • Prohibited steps order
  • Section 91(14) order
  • Domestic abuse
  • Fact-finding hearing
  • Welfare checklist
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Family law [2026] EWFC 108 (B)

M v E

M v E [2026] EWFC 108 (B) (05 March 2026)

In this fact-finding hearing, the court found some domestic abuse allegations proved, including violence toward the children and a breach of a non-molestation order.

  • Domestic abuse
  • Fact-finding hearing
  • Child arrangements
  • Non-molestation order
  • Prohibited steps order
  • Specific issue order
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Family law [2026] EWFC 96

A Local Authority v Mother & Ors

A Local Authority v Mother & Ors [2026] EWFC 96 (30 January 2026)

The Family Court found that a non-mobile infant’s bruises and metaphyseal fractures were inflicted, rejected a birth-related explanation, and held the threshold met.

  • Non-accidental injury
  • Care orders
  • Threshold criteria
  • Expert evidence
  • Fact-finding hearing
  • Child-protection
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Family law [2025] EWFC 454 (B)

F v M & Anor

F v M & Anor [2025] EWFC 454 (B) (16 December 2025)

Fact-finding in Children Act proceedings. Some parental misconduct was found, but the court held the evidence did not establish alienating behaviour by M.

  • Child arrangements order
  • Parental alienation
  • Fact-finding hearing
  • Practice direction 12j
  • Welfare of the child
  • Child-arrangements-order
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Family law [2025] EWFC 516 (B)

L v D

L v D [2025] EWFC 516 (B) (04 December 2025)

After a three-day fact-finding hearing, the court made mixed findings of domestic abuse between the parents and ordered the findings recorded for welfare decisions.

  • Domestic abuse
  • Child arrangements order
  • Parental responsibility
  • Specific issue order
  • Prohibited steps order
  • Fact-finding hearing
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Family law [2025] EWFC 418 (B)

SKN v TZ

SKN v TZ [2025] EWFC 418 (B) (02 December 2025)

Fact-finding in Children Act proceedings: allegations of rape and sexual assault were not proved, but the father’s chronic alcohol misuse and occasional cocaine use were found proven.

  • Fact-finding hearing
  • Child arrangements order
  • Prohibited steps order
  • Specific issue order
  • Allegations of sexual abuse
  • Substance misuse
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Family law

X (DOB 2017) & Anor (Children), Re

The lower court's decision was set aside because it failed to consider all relevant evidence, including the appellant's statement, and did not properly address the relevance of coercive and controlling behaviour or the proportionality of a fact-finding hearing. However, upon review of all available evidence and admissions, a separate fact-finding hearing was deemed unnecessary and disproportionate, as the undisputed facts and professional recommendations provided a sufficient basis for determining child arrangements.

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  • Domestic abuse
  • Fact-finding hearing
  • Case management
  • Child arrangements
  • Appeal procedure
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