Moving a child to a different country is a highly emotional issue. If you’re thinking about an international relocation of children from the UK, the experienced solicitors at Austin Kemp can help and guide you in several ways. With the best interests of both the parent and the child, we provide:

• Assistance and guidance with the planning and preparation of your application.
• Submission of the relocation application on your behalf.
• Defence of the application with a customised approach.
• Assistance throughout the court proceedings.

At Austin Kemp, we know that no two international relocation situations are alike. More than anything else, we’ll understand your unique circumstance and devise a personalised plan for a successful international relocation. That’s one of the reasons you should contact us at the early stage of the process.

If you’re planning to move abroad and take your child with you, you should talk to the other parent/guardian and if necessary, try to resolve the issue through mediation. If that is unsuccessful, you will have to move the court.

Before you do so, the family solicitors at Austin Kemp will explain to you the factors that the court considers in the international relocation of children. These include:

• Whether the application is genuine or if it’s meant to exclude the other parent or individual with parental responsibility from the child’s life.
• The wishes of the other parent and the reasons for their objection.
• Whether the relocation is in the best interests of the child.
• The practical situations regarding schooling and where the child will live.
• Whether you can financially support yourself and the child.
• How the other parent will communicate with the child.
• Whether the child will face any language problems.

The process will be easier if you get in touch with the solicitors at Austin Kemp for assistance. We’ll help you prepare an objective case for the relocation that takes account of the best interests of the child.