Preventing a father from direct contact

Acting for: Respondent Mother
Court: Canterbury Family Court

Outcome:

On behalf of the respondent mother in a private law children case, John persuaded the court that there should be no direct contact between father and child, despite CAFCASS recommendations being in favour of such contact.

 This case required John to:

  • cross examine expert witnesses at length
  • apply existing case law to the case at hand