Care
Neath Port Talbot CBC, the Local Authority v Mrs AA and others [2025] EWFC 83 (B)
This was a public law case in which the court made findings that the mother had induced illness in her son (Y) by administering medication to cause episodes of ataxia and other symptoms. The mother had also fabricated and exaggerated Y’s illnesses over a period of seven years, and the father had failed to protect Y by not correcting the mother’s exaggerations despite being aware of them. The re-habitation of the two children, X and Y, into the care of their father was in their best welfare interest, which was the court’s paramount consideration. Care orders were made for Y and X to be rehabilitated to the father’s care under a robust transition plan with support and supervision due to the risks posed by the mother’s ongoing manipulation. The local authority was directed to invite a safeguarding review.
Costs
DF v YB [2025] EWFC 76 (B)
This was a costs application following earlier financial remedy proceedings between the parties in the Family Court.
