A (A Minor), Re (Child Arrangements Order)

The father was unrepresented The mother was unrepresented Ms Anna White (Counsel) for Bromleys Solicitors for the 2nd Respondent Hearing dates: 29 June and 1 July ____________________

II THE BACKGROUND AND THE COURT PROCEEDINGS (inserted from the Case Summary prepared by "A' "s Solicitor and Guardian for efficacy)

a. The father seeking supervised contact with A and ultimately, for a shared care arrangement;

b. The mother was not in agreement with direct contact and wanted the matter to be considered by professionals.

In an ideal world, A would want to have a good relationship with both of his parents and would want good communication between them, less acrimony and not to be caught in the middle or subjected to any arguments. He would want a secure, stable and supportive home and safe and beneficial time with the other parent. He would not wish to be exposed to or put at risk of any harm, whether emotional, psychological, or physical as a result of his father's difficulties. Indeed he is not aware of his father's substance abuse and mental health difficulties.