T and G (Allegations of Alienating Behaviours), Re

Miss Fitt (instructed by instructed by Ms. Banga of Waldrons Solicitors ) for the Mother

Mr Smith (instructed by Ms Becky Tuckley of Star Legal Solicitors ) for the Children

This judgment was handed down at 9.30am on 30 th January 2025 by circulation to the parties or their representatives by e-mail and by release to the National Archives

      I am concerned with two children, T, now age 14 years, and G, now age 12 years.� They live separately, T with their father, his partner and T's two younger paternal half-siblings; and G alone with their mother.� Over the last year they have spent very little time together or with the other parent.� This Judgment is given at the conclusion of a final hearing which took place before me on 6 th , 7 th , 16 th and 30 th January 2025 to determine their living arrangements, contact and G's education.��

      The mother was represented by counsel Ms Fitt.� The father represents himself but was assisted by a court appointed QLR on Day 1 and in undertaking cross examination of the mother on their instructions on behalf of the Court.� The children are represented in these proceedings by their Rule 16.4 Guardian, who instructed counsel, Mr Smith.� I heard oral evidence from the mother, the father and the Children's Guardian.