HOR -v- MR [2016] IEHC 781 (22 July 2016)

HOR -v- MR [2016] IEHC 781 (22 July 2016)

The relocation of the child with the applicant to D is affirmed as being in the child's best interests, considering statutory factors, the child's expressed wishes, parental capacity, and minimization of ongoing litigation.

Citation
[2016] IEHC 781
Parties
Applicant: H. O. R.; Respondent: M. R.
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
22 July 2016
Procedural Posture
Circuit Appeal / Appeal From Circuit Court Order
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; Circuit Court order affirmed
Legal Topics
Relocation of Child, Best Interests of the Child, Custody and Access, Children and Family Relationships Act 2015
Family Law Child Law Relocation of Child Best Interests of the Child Custody and Access Children and Family Relationships Act 2015

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Parties

H. O. R.

Applicant

M. R.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Circuit Appeal / Appeal From Circuit Court Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether relocation of the child with the applicant to D is in the child's best interests
  2. 2 Determination of access and custody arrangements

Ratio Decidendi

The relocation of the child with the applicant to D is affirmed as being in the child's best interests, considering statutory factors, the child's expressed wishes, parental capacity, and minimization of ongoing litigation.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; Circuit Court order affirmed

Orders

  • Applicant permitted to relocate with child O to D
  • Detailed access arrangements for respondent