18 Mar 2013
TEJ V ROJ HC AK CIV 2012-404-4110
- Citation
- openlaw-37fa380f_a115_4ba9_863c_affaa8ac63a3.pdf
- Court
- High Court
On a fresh predictive assessment under ss4 and 5, the High Court concluded the children's welfare and best interests were better served by remaining in New Zealand: their developmental needs are met in New Zealand; disruption from relocation and risks created by underlying parental animosity and uncertainty about whether the mother would in practice be present if the children relocated weighed against removal; extended family and heritage considerations did not outweigh these factors; accordingly the Family Court relocation order was quashed and parenting orders made in New Zealand.