Internal and External Child Law Relocation – A Practitioner’s Guide

Join Jon Whettingsteel for this 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 webinar is a must-watch for anyone working with children's matters.

Relevant case law includes:

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

Top 3 facts from the webinar

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.
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.
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.

Who is this for?

Any family law practitioners who deal with children matters.

Level of expertise:

This webinar is suitable for all levels

Learning Objectives:

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