Family Law Blog

Relocation of children is one of the most difficult issues for a court to determine. In many circumstances following separation one parent may wish to relocate as a consequence of money difficulties, a new relationship or job opportunities.

The Australian Institute of Family Studies carried out an analysis of 190 Family Court relocation judgments handed down between 2002 and 2004. The findings revealed 80% of parents involved in such disputes had high conflict, abusive relationships involving allegations of family violence and prior court proceedings.