When parents need to relocate with their children after separation, obtaining proper relocation orders is crucial for ensuring legal compliance and protecting your children’s ongoing relationships with both parents. At RV Legal, we understand that seeking relocation orders can involve complex emotional and practical considerations while requiring careful navigation of Victoria’s Family Law requirements.
Relocation Order Overview
Relocation orders are Court-approved permissions that allow a parent to move with their children to a different location, whether within Australia or internationally. The relocation order Family Court process involves demonstrating that the proposed move serves the children’s best interests while addressing the impact on existing parenting arrangements and the other parent’s relationship with the children.
Under Family Law, relocation orders require Court approval when the move would significantly impact current parenting arrangements or the other parent’s ability to spend time with the children. Courts consider numerous factors including the reason for relocation, the children’s views and preferences, the practical impact on existing arrangements, and whether suitable alternative contact arrangements can be established.
The relocation orders Family Law framework prioritises the children’s best interests above all other considerations. Courts examine whether the proposed relocation offers genuine advantages such as better employment opportunities, educational prospects, family support, or improved living conditions. Equally important is ensuring that meaningful relationships between children and both parents can be maintained through practical alternative arrangements.
Successful relocation applications require comprehensive planning and evidence demonstrating that the move genuinely benefits the children’s wellbeing, development, and future opportunities while minimising disruption to their important family relationships.
How We Can Help
RV Legal provides expert guidance throughout the entire relocation orders process, from initial assessment through to final Court approval. Our experienced team helps evaluate the strength of your relocation proposal while developing comprehensive evidence to support your application’s success.
We prepare detailed relocation applications that address Court requirements, including:
- Proposed alternative parenting arrangements
- Communication plans
- Travel provisions for ongoing contact
- Employment offers (for parents)
- School enrolments
- Accommodation arrangements
- Family support networks (in proposed location)
When relocation orders are contested, we provide skilled representation during mediation and Court proceedings, ensuring your case is presented effectively while protecting your children’s interests. We work collaboratively with family consultants and other professionals when needed to strengthen your application.
Our relocation order services include:
- Drafting comprehensive applications
- Developing alternative contact arrangements
- Establishing communication protocols for ongoing relationships
- Arranging supervision requirements (if necessary)
- Addressing international relocation complexities including the Hague Convention
We also assist parents opposing relocation applications, helping protect existing parenting arrangements and ensuring children’s relationships with both parents are preserved.
Why Choose RV Legal?
Principal Lucy-Anne Inglis brings over 25 years of Family Law experience to relocation order cases, combining deep legal expertise with understanding of the emotional complexities involved in family relocations. Our approach balances your family’s practical needs with legal requirements and children’s best interests.
We understand that relocation decisions involve significant life changes requiring careful consideration of all family members’ needs. Our collaborative approach focuses on developing realistic proposals that Courts will approve while preserving important family relationships through creative alternative arrangements.
RV Legal’s commitment to transparent communication ensures you understand the relocation orders process, likely outcomes, and requirements at each stage. We provide practical advice about strengthening your application and help you make informed decisions that serve your family’s long-term interests.
Contact Us
Planning a family relocation requires expert legal guidance. Contact RV Legal today to discuss your relocation orders needs with our experienced Family Law team.
Phone: (03) 8340 0436
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Take the first step toward securing Court approval for your family’s relocation.
