In considering whether permission should be given for a child to internationally relocate, the court will consider the following:
- The reasons for the parent wishing to relocate.
- What is in the best interests of the child.
- The effect on the child of restricted contact with the other parent and family members.
- Will language have an impact upon the child.
- The effect of a refusal of permission on both the Applicant and child.
- What the arrangements will be for the child after the proposed move, including where they live, their education, how they will be supported financially, and their contact arrangements with the non-resident parent.
In all cases the court will consider the children’s welfare and both parents ongoing relationship with their children. It will also consider the motives of the parent wanting to relocate, whether their proposals are realistic, and the motives of the parent opposing the relocation.
The court proceedings are likely to take between 6-9 months depending on whether an agreement can be reached by consent. There will be a number of court hearings to try and establish whether any agreement will be possible.
If there is no agreement then the issue will be decided by a judge, at a final hearing, having considered all of the evidence and having heard the views and evidence of both parents.
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