Re CB (International Relocation: Domestic Abuse: Child Arrangements) [2017] EWFC 39

Private children: To the letter

Katherine Muldoon summarises the requirements in children proceedings involving domestic abuse, and the practice to be adopted as to fact-finding and cross-examination ‘There may be occasions when it is necessary and appropriate for the judge to conduct the questioning of a witness on behalf of the parties.’ In J (Children) [2018], the Court of Appeal …

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Private Children: A holistic approach

Joanne Hall summarises the factors considered in a case concerned with both leave to remove and allegations of domestic abuse ‘Regarding the credibility of parties, R v Lucas is still good law, in that a conclusion that a person is lying or telling the truth about point A does not mean that they are lying …

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Domestic Abuse: Safety first

Claire Molyneux and Louise Spalding recap developments to date regarding further protection for victims of domestic abuse within children proceedings ‘Children’s experiences of domestic abuse and its impact on them should always be fully considered by the family court judiciary with an acknowledgement that post-separation abuse is commonly experienced by non-abusive parents.’ When Theresa May …

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