AB v CD

AB v CD

Permission for overseas travel is granted subject to substantial security, limited to specific countries, as the risks are currently minimized to an acceptable level and the arrangements are in C's best interests.

Parties
Applicant: CD; Respondent: AB
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 March 2021
Procedural Posture
Children Act Application / Judgment
Outcome
Application granted with conditions
Legal Topics
Child Custody, International Travel, Security for Child Return, Financial Remedy
Family Law Child Custody International Travel Security for Child Return Financial Remedy

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Parties

CD

Applicant

AB

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Children Act Application / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether C should be permitted to travel abroad with his father AB
  2. 2 What security is required to ensure C's return
  3. 3 Assessment of risk of wrongful retention or removal

Ratio Decidendi

Permission for overseas travel is granted subject to substantial security, limited to specific countries, as the risks are currently minimized to an acceptable level and the arrangements are in C's best interests.

Court Disposition

Application granted with conditions

Orders

  • Father may take C abroad to France, Monaco, and Switzerland only, subject to provision of security.
  • Father must deposit shares or their value (approx £4 million) and provide a further £5 million bond or surety in England.