XX v XX [2025] EWHC 2756 (Fam)

This case concerns an application by the Mother to the High Court for permission to appeal aspects of a final order made in contested child arrangements proceedings. The Mother sought to appeal the lower court’s refusal to (1) change the child’s surname from that of the Father to that of the Mother, (2) extend an existing non-molestation order, and (3) make a costs order in her favour.