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I'm worried my spouse will stop me taking my children closer to my family or work, what can I do?

It is not uncommon for spouses to want to relocate when the marriage is ending. As a newly-single parent you may need to move closer to your work or nearer to the support of your family.

If you want to move your children abroad, and the other parent does not agree, you will need the permission of the court, so called leave to remove. To permanently remove them from the country without this permission is a serious criminal offence. The court, however, will want to understand why you might want to relocate and will consider your case with an open mind. The paramount concern of the court will be the welfare of the children – how it will affect them to move, including the impact on their relationship with the other parent. As experienced international family lawyers, Vardags will help you demonstrate that your move is in the childs interest and help you develop workable plans to maintain their relationship with their other parent.

Though you do not need permission to move to another part of the UK, your spouse can apply to the court to prevent it. Again, the welfare of your child will be paramount and we will help you demonstrate that your move is best not only for you, but for your children.

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