Conducting meetings with children in relocation disputes (Re N-A (Children))

Table of contents

• Original news
• What are the practical implications of this case?
• What issues did this case raise?
• To what extent is the judgment helpful in clarifying the law in this area?
• What are the implications for practitioners? What will they need to be mindful of when advising in this area?
• Are there still any unresolved issues practitioners will need to watch out for? If so, how can they avoid any possible pitfalls?

Article summary

Family analysis: How should judges approach the guidelines available on conducting meetings with children during an application for permission to relocate, and what weight is attached to the express wishes and feelings of children in such meetings? Naomi Wiseman, barrister at Garden Court Chambers, examines the judgment given in Re N-A.