Rebecca Davies represented a mother in an unusual 4-day fact-finding. The case was unusual as it involved significant allegations of coercive and controlling behaviour and physical, psychological, and emotional abuse by the father against the mother and also against her wider family.
Background to the child arrangements proceedings
The mother and father had a child together who was 3-years-old at the time of the hearing.
In August 2022, the mother applied for a non-molestation order against the father. The application was renewed in September 2023.
This led to the father issuing the child arrangements proceedings.
The matter was complicated by:
- ongoing police involvement during the case
- the father's own learning difficulties, and
- the health issues of certain witnesses.
Findings by the court
Rebecca was able to secure findings on 15 out of 17 allegations made by her client.