Can my child’s other parent move overseas with them?

No, they cannot lawfully relocate with your child without proper agreement or a court order if you are a guardian. Under the Care of Children Act 2004, guardians share responsibility for major decisions, and moving a child overseas is one of them. If you do not consent, the other parent must apply to the Family Court for permission, and the court decides based on the child's welfare and best interests, considering factors such as the child's relationships with both parents, stability, the reasons for the move and any proposals for maintaining contact. You can oppose the application, ask for interim orders to prevent removal and, if there is a risk that the child could be taken, seek urgent orders. Remove the risk by consulting a family lawyer immediately. International abduction issues may be dealt with under the Hague Convention.