Relocation: Munby LJ considers K-v-K

RE F (A Child) [2012] EWCA Civ 1364
Munby LJ has considered the decisions of Thorpe LJ, Black LJ and More-Bick LJ.
He emphasises in particular
(a) do not get bogged down in debates about whether it is a primary carer or shared residence case.
(b) the only principle is welfare
(c) the Payne discipline can still be useful in ensuring that all relevant factors are taken into account but ultimately one is applying the welfare checklist and the Payne discipline can be incorporated within that where relevant

1996 Hague Convention

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