How can I legally move abroad with my child?

If there is only one parent with parental responsibility for the child, the parent is able to lawfully remove their child from the UK providing that it is not forbidden by a court order.

Where there is another person or persons with parental responsibility, the parent will need to obtain either oral or written consent from those people. Where there is a residence order or a care order in place, written consent from those with parental responsibility will be required.

If the parent wishing to go abroad is unable to obtain this consent, then they can apply to the court and ask for the courts consent.

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