Ms D v Mr D (Approved) [2025] IEHC 765 (10 December 2025)

Ms D v Mr D (Approved) [2025] IEHC 765 (10 December 2025)

The proposed relocation is not in the best interests of the children due to the stability, support, and thriving environment in the West, the importance of preserving the father's active involvement, and insufficient evidence that relocation would benefit the children. The application is refused.

Citation
[2025] IEHC 765
Parties
Appellant: Ms D; Respondent: Mr D
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
10 December 2025
Procedural Posture
Appeal From Circuit Court Decision on Relocation Application / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Child Relocation, Custody, Access, Best Interests of the Child
Family Law Child Relocation Custody Access Best Interests of the Child

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Parties

Ms D

Appellant

Mr D

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal From Circuit Court Decision on Relocation Application / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether relocation of children's primary residence to Dublin is in their best interests
  2. 2 Whether existing custody and access arrangements should be altered

Ratio Decidendi

The proposed relocation is not in the best interests of the children due to the stability, support, and thriving environment in the West, the importance of preserving the father's active involvement, and insufficient evidence that relocation would benefit the children. The application is refused.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • children's primary residence to remain in the West
  • existing schooling and extra-curricular arrangements to continue