01 July 2019
When a parent wishes to relocate with a child the Court approach is the same whether this is to another country or within the UK, the Court will consider the consequences of allowing or refusing the application on the parents as well as the child.
If you are the parent wishing to relocate you need to set out your motives for relocating. You need to explain that you have a genuine reason to relocate rather than to frustrate the other parent’s contact.
Practical matters need to be addressed in detail before making an application to the Court.
You need to explain the plans for accommodation and the child’s education. You also need to set out how the parent is to support the child both practically and emotionally. You must outline proposals for the child to continue to have contact with the other parent.
The Court’s decision in such an application hinges ultimately on the welfare of the child although the impact of the decision on each of the parents is also of great importance.
The court will consider how it will affect the parent if permission is refused.
For practical and compassionate advice in relation to residence and contact issues, including Child Arrangement Orders, please contact Resolution member Jane Pilcher at our Lansdowne office.
Please note this is not legal advice. It is intended to provide information of general interest about current legal issues.
