Join Jon Whettingsteel for this live webinar, which will cover what you need to know to on advise clients in cases of internal and external child relocation. You will also learn the relevant law to consider when advising clients, including the law, process and factors.

Jon will also provide a number of case examples and circumstances where permission has been granted or refused, as well as the factors to consider when applying for or opposing a relocation application, both in terms of law and process.

This one-hour live webinar is a must-watch for anyone working with children's matters.

Any family law practitioners who deal with children matters.

This webinar is suitable for all levels

  • What is an internal relocation and external relocation?
  • Pre-proceedings actions, including obtaining permission for relocation as per section 13 Children Act 1989;
  • Returning a child removed without consent;
  • Applying for, or opposing a relocation;
  • Relevant legislation from the Children Act 1989
  • Impact of the Hague Convention and the departure from the EU

  1. Under the guidance from the case of Re: C (A child) (Internal relocation) [2015] EWCA Civ 1305 the court should consider the same factors, and not distinguish between internal or external child relocation.
  2. The factors to consider in child relocation, in addition to ‘The Welfare Checklist’ include the case of Payne v Payne [2001] 1 FLR 1052 which provides a blueprint that the court can be referred to.
  3. One of the most recent cases to look at international child relocation of; Jane v Peter [2025] / Re: Simon [2025] provides the up to date position of the courts, and highlights the importance of having a ‘well thought out and child focused plan’, and so preparation and being able to provide as much detail as possible is key if seeking permission to relocate.

  • Payne v Payne [2001]
  • Re: F (children) (internal relocation) [2010]
  • Re: TC and JC (Children: relocation) [2013]
  • Re: F (A Child) (International Relocation Case) [2015]
  • Re: C (A Child) (Internal Relocation) [2015]
  • Re: C [2019]
  • SB v M [2021]
  • A Mother v A Father [2024]
  • M (applicant) v F (respondent) [2025]
  • Jane v Peter [2025] / Re: Simon [2025]
  • Amongst others

This live webinar contains a 45-minute presentation from Jon Whettingsteel  and a 15-minute Q&A session where you can ask any questions you'd like directly to Jon. You can download your own copy of the presentation and resources to refer to during and after the live webinar.

You will be able to actively listen to the course and ask questions to the speaker.

This live webinar provides you with 1 hour of learning.

Attendees will receive a CPD certificate upon completion of this course.

The live webinar begins at 11:00 and our Q&A session starts at 11:45

The £59 +VAT price includes:

  • 45-minutes of topical content
  • 15-minute interactive Q&A
  • comprehensive notes
  • CPD Certificate

Of course! Once you select the live webinar, you will have the option to select the number of tickets you want to purchase, then you can follow the instructions on the screen. Once your payment has been processed, you will then be asked to assign the tickets to those attending. Each delegate will then receive an email with instructions on how to finalise their booking.

Simply get in touch with info@formediagroup.co.uk to request an invoice, you will need to let us know which live webinar you are booking and how many attendees you need to book.

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  • 45-minutes of topical content
  • 15-minute interactive Q&A
  • comprehensive lecture notes
  • CPD certificate
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  • Jon Whettingsteel

    About the speaker

    Jon Whettingsteel

    Jon is the head of Dutton Gregory’s talented and nationally recognised, award-winning family law team described in Legal 500 as ‘a young dynamic team’, with Jon being ‘dynamic and a natural born team leader’.

    With over 15 years of experience in family law. Jon has won multiple awards, both regionally and nationally in recognition of his high-level of knowledge, expertise and skill.

    As a legal commentator Jon has had articles published in national media including The Law Society Gazette, Resolution’s The Review, and has appeared on multiple radio stations, including the BBC as a family law expert.

    Jon’s work covers all aspects of family law, and he has previously presented webinars for other legal professionals on ‘an introduction to family law’ and ‘costs in financial remedy proceedings’, as well as having written a book on internal and external child relocation.

    Jon works with a number of Grandparent groups, supporting grandparents in seeking contact.

    In addition to presenting to other legal professionals Jon presents to other industries, professionals and at events on a number of topics, including cohabitation agreements, and pre and post-nuptial agreements as part of future planning and client advising.

    Jon has appeared on local media as an ‘ask the expert’ on family lawyer, answering questions on a variety of topics around family law.

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