FD25P00067 - [2025] EWHC 2572 (Fam)

The Cafcass Officer observes that O is healthy and well cared for by M. She has concerns about the impact on M’s mental health if a return order is made, and the impact on O of having been exposed to domestic abuse. If a return order is made, robust protective measures are required.

She says that O has connections in England and Thailand, but has now lived here for 2 years, longer than his time in Thailand which was about 1 ½ years. He has no extended family on either side in Thailand, whereas he is surrounded by M’s extended family here. He is integrated into life in England. O experienced sudden change when removed from Thailand to this country, which would have been disorientating, but a returning to Thailand would be another upheaval as he would have to start all over again. She points out that O’s welfare is inextricably linked with that of M.