What this tool does

If your ex is talking about moving with the children, either to another part of the UK or abroad, this checker helps you work out where you stand legally and what you can do next.

It looks at your situation, whether you have a child arrangements order, parental responsibility, and the type of move being proposed, then gives you a plain English summary of your rights and the likely options open to you.

Who it is for

This is aimed at separated dads in England and Wales who are worried about a possible relocation. That might be your ex mentioning a new job in another city, a move back to her family on the other side of the country, or a plan to live overseas with a new partner.

It is also useful if the move has already been raised in passing and you want to understand the rules before the conversation gets more serious. If a move has already happened without your agreement, the tool will point you towards the urgent steps you may need to take.

How it works

You answer a short set of questions about your current arrangements, whether anything is written down in a court order, and what is being proposed. You then get a summary explaining whether consent or a court order is likely to be needed, what a judge typically considers in relocation cases, and sensible next steps such as mediation or speaking to a family solicitor. It takes about a minute, nothing you enter is saved, and the result is general information rather than formal legal advice.