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New Zealand Case Law

Family court appeal/rehearing
  • 23 Apr 2009

    K V B HC AK CIV-2008-404-006583

    Citation
    openlaw-a343b6ff_1e00_4fb2_898a_dfa011ee73d8.pdf
    Court
    High Court

    The High Court allowed the appeal and ordered remittal because, on a fresh all-factor assessment, remaining in New Zealand exposed the children to ongoing severe parental conflict that posed a significant risk of alienation and long-term harm; relocating to Australia, subject to conditions to secure ongoing positive contact and regular visits with the father, offered a better prospect for the children\'s long-term welfare in a secure extended family environment and therefore relocation should be permitted with safeguards.