EMP (A Child), Re (Re Section 8 of the Children Act 1989)

In conclusion he asks the court to " consider ordering some form of family therapy to help re-establish the father/son relationship with sanctions in place should his mother further attempt to alienate EMP� It may, in fact, be better for [EMP] to live with me in [DG's place of residence]. This would obviously cause him upset in the short term; however he would not be subject to alienating behaviours and would be guaranteed a relationship with both parents, his siblings and his wider family. I am realistic about the prospect of this but feel that it should still be mentioned ."

In respect of the mother's application regarding the child's surname DG says " Changing [EMP]s' surname [to that of the mother] is no more than attempt to remove me and his wider paternal family from his life and family history� Ordering a change of name would further alienate EMP from his father. "

In respect of the consideration of section 91(14) order DG observes that "� by the time a barring order expires and the opportunity to establish a relationship with his father will have long past ."

Accordingly, and by way of example, an individual who has a vulnerability may seek a longer period of time for the filing of a statement or complying with FPR mandated procedural steps than is usual. That would be, in my view 'a general case management directions made for the purpose of assisting� a party to� participate in proceedings" (see para 3A.1(a) above).