G (children), Re

G (children), Re

The trial judge correctly applied the established principles from Payne v Payne, gave adequate consideration to the CAFCASS officer's evidence, and made findings of fact and credibility within his discretion. There was no error of law or misdirection justifying appellate intervention.

Parties
Applicant/respondent: Mother; Appellant: Father
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 December 2007
Procedural Posture
Family Law Children (relocation) / Application for Permission to Appeal (court of Appeal)
Outcome
Application for permission to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Child Relocation, Joint Residence Orders, Welfare of the Child, Application of Payne V Payne Principles

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Parties

Mother

Applicant/respondent

Father

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Family Law Children (relocation) / Application for Permission to Appeal (court of Appeal)

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in granting the mother permission to relocate with the children to Germany
  2. 2 Whether the principles in Payne v Payne remain applicable or have been misapplied
  3. 3 Whether the trial judge failed to give adequate weight to the CAFCASS officer's evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge correctly applied the established principles from Payne v Payne, gave adequate consideration to the CAFCASS officer's evidence, and made findings of fact and credibility within his discretion. There was no error of law or misdirection justifying appellate intervention.

Court Disposition

Application for permission to appeal refused

Orders

  • Permission to appeal refused; trial judge's orders stand