M (Children), Re
The judge conducted a proper welfare evaluation, considering all relevant factors including the children's relationship with both parents, the mother's motivation, and the impact of relocation. The welfare of the children was paramount, and the mother's application to relocate was granted as it was not inconsistent with the children's welfare.
- Parties
- Respondent: Mother; Appellant: Father
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 01 November 2016
- Procedural Posture
- Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Child Relocation, Welfare Principle, Contact Arrangements, Parental Responsibility
Case Brief
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Parties
Mother
Respondent
Father
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Did the judge attribute excessive weight to the mother's relationship with her husband at the expense of the children's relationship with their father and other welfare issues?
- 2 Did the judge fail to sufficiently analyse the evidence, particularly regarding the mother's motivation and financial circumstances for relocation?
Ratio Decidendi
The judge conducted a proper welfare evaluation, considering all relevant factors including the children's relationship with both parents, the mother's motivation, and the impact of relocation. The welfare of the children was paramount, and the mother's application to relocate was granted as it was not inconsistent with the children's welfare.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- Permission for the mother to relocate to Moscow with the children is upheld.
- Mother to execute a charge in favour of the father on her home in Leatherhead to secure £600,000.
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