MB v GK

MB v GK

The court found that M's stay in Singapore was temporary and for a fixed purpose, with no agreement or intention for him to reside there permanently. The evidence showed that the mother did not consent to a permanent move, and the arrangements in Singapore were temporary. Therefore, M did not acquire habitual residence in Singapore and remained habitually resident in England.

Parties
Applicant: MB; Respondent: GK
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 March 2014
Procedural Posture
Family / Judgment on Jurisdiction and Habitual Residence
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Habitual Residence, Jurisdiction, Child Custody, Parental Responsibility
Family Law Child Abduction Habitual Residence Jurisdiction Child Custody Parental Responsibility

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Parties

MB

Applicant

GK

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Judgment on Jurisdiction and Habitual Residence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the habitual residence of the child M changed from England to Singapore
  2. 2 Whether the child was unlawfully retained in Singapore
  3. 3 Whether there was parental consent for the child to remain in Singapore

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that M's stay in Singapore was temporary and for a fixed purpose, with no agreement or intention for him to reside there permanently. The evidence showed that the mother did not consent to a permanent move, and the arrangements in Singapore were temporary. Therefore, M did not acquire habitual residence in Singapore and remained habitually resident in England.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • K is to arrange that M is returned to this jurisdiction (England) immediately
  • A penal notice is to be attached to the order