M v F (International Relocation) (Rev1) [2025] EWFC 23 (B) (13 February 2025)

M v F (International Relocation) (Rev1) [2025] EWFC 23 (B) (13 February 2025)

The mother's application to relocate was refused because the proposed arrangements for maintaining the children's relationship with their father were found to be unrealistic and unworkable, the financial and support plans were speculative, and the overall impact on the children's welfare would be negative due to the...

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Citation
[2025] EWFC 23 (B)
Parties
Applicant: M; Respondent: F
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 February 2025
Procedural Posture
Specific Issue Order and Prohibited Steps Order Applications (children Act 1989) / Final Judgment
Outcome
Mother's application for relocation refused; all Prohibited Steps Orders discharged; passport arrangements to be agreed between parties.
Legal Topics
International Relocation, Child Welfare, Specific Issue Order, Prohibited Steps Order, Wishes and Feelings of Children, Parental Responsibility
Family Law International Relocation Child Welfare Specific Issue Order Prohibited Steps Order Wishes and Feelings of Children Parental Responsibility

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Parties

M

Applicant

F

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Specific Issue Order and Prohibited Steps Order Applications (children Act 1989) / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the mother should be granted leave to relocate with the children to the USA
  2. 2 Whether the father's application for a Prohibited Steps Order should be granted or discharged

Ratio Decidendi

The mother's application to relocate was refused because the proposed arrangements for maintaining the children's relationship with their father were found to be unrealistic and unworkable, the financial and support plans were speculative, and the overall impact on the children's welfare would be negative due to the loss of regular, hands-on involvement from their father. The children's expressed wishes were given limited weight due to emotional influence and unrealistic expectations.

Court Disposition

Mother's application for relocation refused; all Prohibited Steps Orders discharged; passport arrangements to be agreed between parties.

Orders

  • Mother's application for Specific Issue Order (relocation) refused.
  • All Prohibited Steps Orders preventing removal from jurisdiction discharged.