C (A Child: International Relocation), Re

C (A Child: International Relocation), Re

It is in the child's best interests for the mother to be permitted to relocate with him to Dubai, given the enhanced quality of life, education, and stability provided, and the minimal current impact on the child's relationship with the father, which is limited to indirect contact. The father's application for summary return is refused as the welfare analysis does not support return. Progression to direct contact is premature due to unresolved risks from domestic abuse and insufficient evidence of meaningful change by the father. The application for variation of the child arrangements order is adjourned for further assessment. Disclosure of the child's school to the father is permitted,...

Parties
Applicant: A; Respondent: B
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 July 2025
Procedural Posture
Family / Final Judgment After Contested Hearing
Outcome
Mother's application for permission to relocate to Dubai granted; father's application for summary return refused; father's application for variation of child arrangements order adjourned for further assessment; protective order for non-disclosure of home address granted; school name to be disclosed.
Legal Topics
International Relocation, Child Arrangements, Domestic Abuse, Jurisdiction, Enforcement of Foreign Orders
Family Law Child Law International Relocation Child Arrangements Domestic Abuse Jurisdiction Enforcement of Foreign Orders

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Parties

A

Applicant

B

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Final Judgment After Contested Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the mother should be granted permission to permanently relocate with the child to Dubai
  2. 2 Whether the father's application for summary return of the child to England and Wales should be granted
  3. 3 Whether the father's application for a child arrangements order to progress contact should be granted or adjourned

Ratio Decidendi

It is in the child's best interests for the mother to be permitted to relocate with him to Dubai, given the enhanced quality of life, education, and stability provided, and the minimal current impact on the child's relationship with the father, which is limited to indirect contact. The father's application for summary return is refused as the welfare analysis does not support return. Progression to direct contact is premature due to unresolved risks from domestic abuse and insufficient evidence of meaningful change by the father. The application for variation of the child arrangements order is adjourned for further assessment. Disclosure of the child's school to the father is permitted,...

Court Disposition

Mother's application for permission to relocate to Dubai granted; father's application for summary return refused; father's application for variation of child arrangements order adjourned for further assessment; protective order for non-disclosure of home address granted; school name to be disclosed.

Orders

  • Permission granted for B to relocate with C to Dubai.
  • Father's application for summary return refused.