Parenting across borders

When a Child Moves Overseas

Relocation is about relationships and stability, not just flights. We prepare careful, compassionate proposals and evidence.

How Relocation Is Assessed

Courts consider best interests: relationships with each parent and family, stability, schooling, health, cultural ties, and practical proposals for time and communication. We turn those factors into a grounded, hopeful plan.

Things to Consider

Detailed travel and time proposals help; technology contact plans matter; international conventions and passports may affect options; negotiated consent orders can avoid litigation. We’ll make complex logistics feel manageable.

What to expect

Case map
We carefully weigh best-interests factors, time zones and realistic contact patterns.

Evidence & proposals
We prepare schooling, housing and support-network evidence, plus a robust time/communication plan that preserves meaningful relationships.

Agreement or court
Where possible, we pursue consent orders. If opposed, we present a child-centred proposal to the court — measured, practical and compassionate.

What helps your case

• Concrete plans (schools, housing, community ties).
• Costed travel schedules and thoughtful technology contact plans.
• Safeguards that keep relationships strong across distance.
• Evidence addressing disruption, stability and support networks.

Realities & timing

Relocation matters are evidence-heavy and take time. Early, careful preparation — and respectful negotiation — improves prospects and reduces stress wherever possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What factors does the court consider for relocation?

Best interests of the child: relationships, stability, education, health, cultural ties, and practical proposals for time and communication.

Can relocation be agreed without court?

Yes. Consent orders can record travel, communication and cost arrangements with detailed schedules.

How do time zones and travel logistics affect the case?

Courts examine realistic contact plans, school terms, costs, and technology contact to maintain meaningful relationships.

What evidence helps a relocation case?

School options, accommodation, support networks, flight plans, costings, and proposals for time with the other parent.

What if there are existing parenting orders?

Relocation may require varied orders; you’ll need to apply to change them or reach new consent orders.

Is there a risk of international child abduction issues?

In Hague Convention countries, there are processes to return wrongfully removed children. We advise on risk and safeguards.

Can the other parent stop relocation?

They can oppose it; the court will weigh each proposal against the child’s best interests and practical realities.

Clear guidance. Steady support.

If your situation feels uncertain, you don't have to navigate it alone. We take the time to understand your goals, explain the options in plain language, and help you move forward with confidence.

What you can expect

  • • Calm, clear advice
  • • A practical plan tailored to your goals
  • • Steady updates and responsive communication

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