Oliver Wraight in A v B & Ors [2026] EWFC 191 (B)
27th Jul 2026 | Cases
Oliver Wraight, instructed by Kundert Solicitors, acted for the first and second respondent Special Guardians in A v B & Ors [2026] EWFC 191 (B), a judgment which provides valuable guidance on post-special guardianship contact, the threshold for expert assessments, and the use of section 91(14) orders and non-molestation orders to safeguard children and carers from harmful litigation.
In a significant judgment concerning post-special guardianship contact, District Judge Montanaro refused a mother’s application for direct contact with her six-year-old daughter, finding that the risk of emotional harm outweighed the benefits of reintroducing face-to-face contact.
The court held that the mother’s long-standing inability to regulate her emotions, persistent attempts to undermine the Special Guardians, and repeated litigation posed an unacceptable risk to the child’s stability, despite acknowledging her engagement with therapy and the significant adversity she had experienced. An application for an independent social work assessment was also refused as unnecessary. Instead, the court ordered structured indirect contact, including vetted letters, cards and updates, enabling the child to maintain a connection with her mother while safeguarding her welfare.
