Jennifer Perrins KC and Imogen Lloyd-Thomas instructed by Sarah Harding and Charlotte Geyton at SMB, acted for the mother in a significant new court of appeal case, which addresses the application of the new CFC framework in cases involving domestic abuse.

With the CFC model due to be implemented across all family courts in England and Wales by 2029, the decision will be of significant interest to family law practitioners and families navigating the court process.

Please view the judgment here.

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