Following separation, parents may wish to relocate within Victoria, interstate or overseas with their children for many reasons such as employment, family or housing affordability.
If the relocation will impact significantly on a child’s ability to have a relationship with their other parent, the parent wishing to relocate must seek the consent of the other parent or obtain a relocation order from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
The paramount consideration in all relocation cases is the best interests of the child or children. The Court considers several factors under the Family Law Act 1975 in determining the best interests of the children, including a child’s right to enjoy a meaningful relationship with both parents and the capacity of each parent to provide for the needs of the child.
It is important to ensure that your application to relocate or oppose a relocation carefully considers these factors. Child relocation cases are complex. The outcomes are life-changing for children and parents. At Empower Family Law & Mediation we have the expertise and experience to negotiate your child relocation case and to optimise your prospects of achieving the outcome you want. Contact us today for an initial consultation to discuss your child relocation case.
We can also assist parents to recover children who have been relocated or removed from their care by the other parent without consent or a Court order.
From your very first conference with us you will know where you stand, what your options are and what to expect.
That is why your first 30-minute consultation with us is FREE.