S v G (Relocation to Russia)

S v G (Relocation to Russia)

It is in Daniel's best interests for the mother's relocation application to be granted, as the long-term advantages of resuming her role as primary carer in Russia outweigh the short-term disadvantages of separation from the father and paternal family. The mother is more dynamic and capable, and arrangements for regular contact with the father are enforceable and practical.

Parties
Applicant/mother: S; Respondent/father: G
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 January 2015
Procedural Posture
Family / Final Judgment
Outcome
Mother's application to relocate granted; child arrangements order made.
Legal Topics
Child Arrangements, Relocation, Parental Responsibility, Contact Orders, Jurisdiction
Family Law International Child Law Child Arrangements Relocation Parental Responsibility Contact Orders Jurisdiction

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Parties

S

Applicant/mother

G

Respondent/father

Procedural Posture

Family / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the mother should be permitted to relocate with the child to Russia
  2. 2 What arrangements should be made for the child's contact with the father
  3. 3 Assessment of parental capacity and impact of relocation

Ratio Decidendi

It is in Daniel's best interests for the mother's relocation application to be granted, as the long-term advantages of resuming her role as primary carer in Russia outweigh the short-term disadvantages of separation from the father and paternal family. The mother is more dynamic and capable, and arrangements for regular contact with the father are enforceable and practical.

Court Disposition

Mother's application to relocate granted; child arrangements order made.

Orders

  • Daniel shall live with the applicant mother.
  • Mother permitted to remove Daniel permanently from England to Russia on or about 8 February 2015.