Re B (Child) (Relocation: Sweden) (Rev 1)

Re B (Child) (Relocation: Sweden) (Rev 1)

The judge was entitled to find that the mother's disturbed behaviour in England was due to deep unhappiness and isolation, which would be alleviated by relocation to Sweden. The judge properly evaluated the evidence, including professional recommendations, and concluded that the child's interests would be best served by permitting the move, despite the impact on the father's relationship.

Parties
Applicant: N's mother; Respondent: N's father
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 March 2015
Procedural Posture
Family / Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Child Relocation, Best Interests of the Child, Parental Responsibility, Contact Arrangements
Family Law Child Law Child Relocation Best Interests of the Child Parental Responsibility Contact Arrangements

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Parties

N's mother

Applicant

N's father

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the mother should be permitted to relocate with the child to Sweden
  2. 2 Whether relocation is in the best interests of the child
  3. 3 Impact of relocation on the child's relationship with the father

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was entitled to find that the mother's disturbed behaviour in England was due to deep unhappiness and isolation, which would be alleviated by relocation to Sweden. The judge properly evaluated the evidence, including professional recommendations, and concluded that the child's interests would be best served by permitting the move, despite the impact on the father's relationship.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Mother permitted to relocate with the child to Sweden
  • Contact provisions to be enforced in Sweden