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Memorandum of Advice Fact scenario: parenting dispute between two parents over a child/regards the best interests of the child as the most important consideration. RE: The father’s appeal against the relocation orders made by Jordan J in September 1996. [case/matter number] [client name] [matter name] – Brief Answer (a short summary of the answer) It is most likely Mr B will not be successful in his appeal to amend the relation order made by Jordan J in September 1996 under the Family Law Act 1975. The actions of our client will most likely constitute

Clear statement of the relevant facts The degree and quality of the existing relationship between the children and their mother The degree and quality of the existing relationship between the children and their father The degree and quality of relationship between the children and the mother’s current partner The degree and quality of relationship between the children and the father’s current partner What is the best interest of the children? What their definition of meaningful relationship ? Does the relocation impinge upon the children’s best interests? The positive and negative effect upon the children of the proposed relation.

Outline of the Legal issues The primary issue: of this case is whether Mrs B has the right to relocate her residence and the two children of her and Mr B Narrow Issues: Reference tp. And explanation of, the applicable law(legislation and cases) Application of the applicable law to the relevant facts Your advice to the client and anything else that you deem necessary Conclusion/Overall Advice It is advised that the applicant the father’s lack of evidence showing his meaningful relationship with the child will not help him successful in his appeal. In contrast, the respondant the mother’s evidence meaningful relationship with child D and he being the primary care of the child on a day to day way over that 61/2 year period since the two parties separated. Then we should advise the applicant the father that the likelihood of successful appeal is minimal....