C v C

C v C

Unless the mother agrees to remain in England, granting her permission to relocate with the boys to Singapore is most likely to best promote their welfare, given the emotional turmoil, the likelihood of improved stability and happiness, and the risks associated with compelling her to stay.

Parties
Applicant: Ian Harold C; Respondent: Agnes C
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 March 2003
Procedural Posture
Family / Judgment
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Child Relocation, Residence Orders, Contact Orders, Welfare of the Child
Family Law Child Relocation Residence Orders Contact Orders Welfare of the Child

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Parties

Ian Harold C

Applicant

Agnes C

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Should the mother be granted permission to relocate with the children to Singapore?
  2. 2 Will relocation undermine the children's relationship with their father?
  3. 3 Is the mother's motivation genuine and reasonable?

Ratio Decidendi

Unless the mother agrees to remain in England, granting her permission to relocate with the boys to Singapore is most likely to best promote their welfare, given the emotional turmoil, the likelihood of improved stability and happiness, and the risks associated with compelling her to stay.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Mother granted permission to relocate with the boys to Singapore
  • Mother to seek and obtain a mirror order in Singapore reflecting contact arrangements