Copies of this version as handed down may be treated as authentic.
The judge hereby gives leave for it to be reported.
The judgment is being distributed on the strict understanding that in any report no person other than the advocates or the solicitors instructing them (and other persons identified by name in the judgment itself) may be identified by name or location and that in particular the anonymity of the children and the adult members of their family must be strictly preserved.
FAMILY DIVISION
Strand, London, WC2A 2LL |
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B e f o r e :
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Re Z (a child) |
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The father did not appear and was not represented
Mr Jeremy Ford for the Children's Guardian, Sarah Vivian
Hearing dates: 30th and 31st January 2012
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Mrs Justice Pauffley :
Introduction
Essential background
The parties' positions
Recusal on the basis of alleged bias
The application for an adjournment
The substantive applications: residence, shared residence and relocation
The residence question
Relocation: law and guidance
The mother's motivation
The practicalities
The father's opposition
Impact upon the mother of refusal
Other welfare factors
The impact of that for the mother and also for Z cannot be overstated.
Finally