MC v FG (Relocation) [2024] EWFC 204 (B) (19 July 2024)

MC v FG (Relocation) [2024] EWFC 204 (B) (19 July 2024)

The children's welfare is best met by permitting the mother to relocate with the children to Country Y, given their young age, established connections to Country Y, lack of permanent settlement in England, and the ability to maintain a strong relationship with their father through regular contact and shared holidays. The mother's application is granted as the move offers immediate certainty and stability, outweighing the detriment of reduced daily contact with the father.

Citation
[2024] EWFC 204 (B)
Parties
Applicant Mother: MC; Respondent Father: FG
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 July 2024
Procedural Posture
Family Law Child Arrangements and Relocation / Final Hearing
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Child Relocation, Child Arrangements, Welfare of Children, Parental Responsibility
Family Law Child Relocation Child Arrangements Welfare of Children Parental Responsibility

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Parties

MC

Applicant Mother

FG

Respondent Father

Procedural Posture

Family Law Child Arrangements and Relocation / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Should the mother be permitted to relocate with the children to Country Y?
  2. 2 What arrangements should be made for the children to spend time with each parent post-relocation?

Ratio Decidendi

The children's welfare is best met by permitting the mother to relocate with the children to Country Y, given their young age, established connections to Country Y, lack of permanent settlement in England, and the ability to maintain a strong relationship with their father through regular contact and shared holidays. The mother's application is granted as the move offers immediate certainty and stability, outweighing the detriment of reduced daily contact with the father.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Permission for the mother to relocate with the children to Country Y
  • Arrangements for the children to spend time with the father to be agreed between the parties, with suggested equal split of school holidays