N-A (Children), Re

N-A (Children), Re

The judge properly evaluated all relevant factors, including the children's wishes, the risks of relocation, the impact on their relationship with their mother, educational concerns, and the father's influence. The failure to report certain impressions did not materially affect the outcome. The decision to refuse permission to relocate was in the children's best interests.

Parties
Appellant: Father; Respondent: Mother; Child: L; Child: B
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 April 2017
Procedural Posture
Family / Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Child Relocation, Children's Wishes and Feelings, Best Interests of the Child, Contact Orders
Family Law Child Relocation Children's Wishes and Feelings Best Interests of the Child Contact Orders

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Parties

Father

Appellant

Mother

Respondent

L

Child

B

Child

Procedural Posture

Family / Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judge gave sufficient weight to the children's wishes and feelings regarding relocation
  2. 2 Whether the judge's meeting with the children complied with procedural guidelines
  3. 3 Whether the judge failed to report impressions from the meeting to the parties

Ratio Decidendi

The judge properly evaluated all relevant factors, including the children's wishes, the risks of relocation, the impact on their relationship with their mother, educational concerns, and the father's influence. The failure to report certain impressions did not materially affect the outcome. The decision to refuse permission to relocate was in the children's best interests.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Children to remain in England
  • Contact order for boys to see mother at least once a month