Re C (A child) [2011] EWCA Civ 521

Parental alienation: The importance of acting quickly

Alice Quirk and Suzanna Eames set out the principles of parental alienation, considering the court’s approach and the practical realities of advising in such cases ‘A fact-finding hearing should be used to ascertain whether a parent has been alienating their child, but also to make findings as to any allegations of abuse made against the …

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Children: Balancing rights

Amy Harris summarises the case law on the factors to be considered when contact is an issue A prohibition on contact can be justified under Article 8(2) if it is deemed to be in the best interests of the child or the resident parent. The government has issued proposals to introduce a statutory presumption of …

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Children: Pausing contact

Vicki McLynn considers when stopping contact offers the best prospect of re-establishing it in the future ‘European jurisprudence has made clear that the “mutual enjoyment by parent and child of each other’s company constitutes a fundamental element of family life”.’ The recent decision in Re C (A child) [2011] saw the Court of Appeal depart …

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