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Outcome
11 wks
Primary custody secured on relocation
A parent relocating to London for work secured primary custody with a parenting plan both courts recognised.
Practice
Private Client & Family
Year
2025
Court
NY Family Court
Duration
11 weeks
Lead attorney
Sofia Reyes
01 · The challenge
A new job, a new country, two children
Our client was offered a senior role in London and wanted to move with her two children. Their father opposed the move.
Relocation cases often take a year or more. The job offer would not wait that long.
Children
2, aged 7 and 10
Move
New York to London
Job start
12 weeks away
02 · Our approach
Plan first, argue second
We built the case around a parenting plan the court could see working from day one.
01
Weeks 1–3
A detailed plan
School places, travel schedules and video contact were agreed in writing before filing.
02
Weeks 4–8
Mediation
Two mediation sessions narrowed the dispute to summer holidays only.
03
Weeks 9–11
Final order
The court approved the plan and the order was registered in England.
03 · The outcome
Moved on time, with a plan that works
The court granted primary custody and permission to relocate, with a parenting schedule recognised in both countries.
11
Weeks from filing to final order
2
Mediation sessions
2
Jurisdictions recognising the order
In their words
“Sofia kept everyone calm and focused on the children. We started our new life in London on time.”
Parent
Private client · name withheld
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