H (A Child) (Refusal of Relocation to UAE), Re

H (A Child) (Refusal of Relocation to UAE), Re

H's welfare is best served by remaining in England with her father due to the risk of ongoing litigation, emotional harm, and instability associated with relocation to Dubai. The court's jurisdiction is established, and the welfare checklist supports the conclusion that stability, cessation of litigation, and protection from emotional harm outweigh the detriment of impaired relationship with the mother.

Parties
Applicant: A Mother; Respondent: A Father; Respondent: A Child (By her Cafcass Guardian)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Child Arrangements and Relocation / Final Hearing
Outcome
Application for relocation to Dubai refused; application for H to remain in England granted.
Legal Topics
Child Relocation, Welfare Checklist, Jurisdiction, Section 91(14) Children Act 1989, Shared Care, Travel Bans, Parental Responsibility
Family Law Child Law Child Relocation Welfare Checklist Jurisdiction Section 91(14) Children Act 1989 Shared Care Travel Bans +1 more

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Parties

A Mother

Applicant

A Father

Respondent

A Child (By her Cafcass Guardian)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Child Arrangements and Relocation / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Should H be permitted to relocate to Dubai with her mother?
  2. 2 Should H remain in England with her father?
  3. 3 What arrangements best serve H's welfare?

Ratio Decidendi

H's welfare is best served by remaining in England with her father due to the risk of ongoing litigation, emotional harm, and instability associated with relocation to Dubai. The court's jurisdiction is established, and the welfare checklist supports the conclusion that stability, cessation of litigation, and protection from emotional harm outweigh the detriment of impaired relationship with the mother.

Court Disposition

Application for relocation to Dubai refused; application for H to remain in England granted.

Orders

  • H to reside with her father in England and attend current primary school.
  • Applicant to have video contact with H six times per week.