06/05/2026
Moving abroad with a child after separation is treated very differently from relocation within England and Wales. International moves raise significant legal, practical and emotional issues, and usually require the agreement of everyone with parental responsibility or permission from the court. Removing a child from the UK without consent can amount to child abduction, which is a criminal offence.
International child relocation involves complex legal steps, consent requirements and court approval. Learn what parents must consider before moving abroad.