Relocation results

[surths]

I just lost my relocation case.
I was absolutely hung out to dry

i have no words

 

[Ash]

I am really sorry. Was it against your ex relocating? How far is the move?

 

[surths]

Despite unsupported domestic abuse claims, a clear cafcass report and a favourable section 7 report that did not recommend relocation to North America, today the Judge granted relocation.

 

[surths]

The deal is every 6 weeks I get offered to go to North America and spend 2 weeks in my ex partners house
Who can afford to do this?

 

[surths]

It was with a district judge and i was litigant in person with a mckenzue friend.
Can anyone offer advice on appeal?

 

[surths]

One month before the final hearing we had a case management hearing with a circuit judge but at the final hearing a district judge appeared.
Id had this judge before in the furst hearing and clearly she had no time for me.

 

[Ash]

You need permission to appeal if it was a District Judge. You could have asked for permission at the end of the hearing but most people only think about it afterwards. So the way to do that is complete the appeal paperwork as normal but ask for permission to appeal. That should mean you get a hearing to get permission. If you get the permission then it goes to an appeal hearing. It's form N161 and you need to write a grounds of appeal document as well (which is quite formal and shows what the grounds for the appeal are and why the Judge was wrong in certain aspects).

I think it's a long shot because international relocation is notoriously difficult and it can go either way. But they often do allow the Mother to relocate. Is your ex a US citizen by the way?

 

[surths]

Thank you Ash
No not US..the country 1 step north!
My child has severe healrh complications and is between a first and second major surgery.
So, the chances of ny child being fit and well every 6 weeks, even if i could afford that, is very slim.

 

[surths]

Once again thanks for your help.
Where would I find the appeal paperwork?

 

[Ash]

Just google N161 form. How old is your child?

 

[surths]

3 years old