Amelia (A Child: Relocation), Re

Amelia (A Child: Relocation), Re

It is overwhelmingly in Amelia’s welfare interests to move to Northern Europe with her mother. The mother is the primary carer and provides stability; her plan for relocation is realistic and well thought out. The losses to Amelia from relocation can be compensated by regular, good quality contact with her father. The father’s opposition, while genuine, is clouded by ill-feeling towards the mother and does not outweigh the welfare benefits of relocation.

Parties
Applicant/mother: Grace; Respondent/father: Vincent
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Family / Final Hearing
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
International Relocation, Child Arrangements, Welfare of the Child
Family Law Child Law International Relocation Child Arrangements Welfare of the Child

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Parties

Grace

Applicant/mother

Vincent

Respondent/father

Procedural Posture

Family / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether permission should be granted for the mother to relocate with the child to Northern Europe
  2. 2 Whether the existing child arrangements order should be varied

Ratio Decidendi

It is overwhelmingly in Amelia’s welfare interests to move to Northern Europe with her mother. The mother is the primary carer and provides stability; her plan for relocation is realistic and well thought out. The losses to Amelia from relocation can be compensated by regular, good quality contact with her father. The father’s opposition, while genuine, is clouded by ill-feeling towards the mother and does not outweigh the welfare benefits of relocation.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Permission to the mother to relocate to Northern Europe with Amelia
  • Contact between father and Amelia: three weeks in the summer, autumn break, every Easter, and every other Christmas, in the UK, Northern Europe, or Central Europe