Nick Goodwin KC in X v Y [2025] EWFC 243 (B)
17th Sep 2025 | Cases
Nick Goodwin KC was instructed by Vardags for the respondent father in X v Y [2025] EWFC 243 (B); private law proceedings concerning internal relocation, child arrangements, and children’s schooling.
This case concerned two children, R (12) and S (11). The mother sought permission to relocate to the Southwest and enrol the children in boarding school, citing improved quality of life. The father opposed boarding and instead proposed a 7/7 shared care arrangement within London.
The ISW opposed the mother’s relocation proposal, warning it would marginalise the father’s role. They recommended a joint “lives with” order, a modest increase in the father’s time, and an equal split of school holidays.
The children enjoyed shared care and wished to maintain it. Their attachment to both parents was strong.
At the dispute resolution appointment, the mother withdrew her relocation plan and agreed to London-based schools. The issue for final hearing was whether the children’s care should be divided equally and which schools they should attend.
The court made a joint “lives with” order, equal holiday time, and a 7/7 shared care model. The children will transition to the father’s proposed London-based schools in Year 9. The Court found that these schools best met the children’s needs and were endorsed by the children.
