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Children - Internal & External Relocation

Internal Relocation

This occurs if a parent or guardian decides to relocate within the UK to a new address; but some distance away from the remaining parent. If the parents both have parental responsibility, then there needs to be an agreement for this move and we would recommend that the parent remaining being involved in choosing schools, doctors etc.

However, if there is no agreement as to what is best for the child, it is important to take legal advice before you move to a new home to ascertain if the move will be a legal one.

External Relocation

If you plan to move abroad with your child, most overseas scenarios have legal implications following a relationship breakdown:

  • Moving abroad with your child – this will need to have been agreed between the parents or an Order from the Family Court before you leave. If it hasn’t been agreed, then it is child abduction which has criminal implications.

Whatever your situation regarding the welfare of children, our experienced and supportive Family Law Solicitors can help you.

Resolving of Family Disputes

We are members of Resolution and we’re committed to a constructive, sensitive and non-confrontational approach to resolving of family disputes. Disputes involving children can be some of the most emotional with strong divides on what’s best for a child’s interests. Our experienced Family Law team of qualified solicitors can independently assess the situation in an unbiased way and work towards a fair resolution that makes sense for the child or children.

Our Family Law team is expert and experienced in all legal aspects of family life and relationships.

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The firm provides caring and supportive legal advice to families with matters ranging from pre-nuptials, divorces (including ex-pat divorces in foreign jurisdictions), separation, relationships, child care, parents and grandparents rights.

If you do need to talk through your personal relationship circumstances with someone who’s completely independent and unbiased, please do talk to us. We’re here to help and advise you and help you through the personal problems you face. You can rely on our experience, expertise and emotional support to put you on the right course of action, a path that’s totally right for your situation.

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