Hi there. It sounds like you are in a difficult position. If you and your ex have previously been to court for consent orders or parenting orders in relation to the parenting arrangements for your children, then you must comply with those orders. Relocating your children to another town or city or interstate may breach those orders, in which case your ex could apply to the court to enforce the current orders and you may face penalties for breaching them. So it is best to reach an agreement or outcome with your ex before relocating your children.

If you cannot reach an agreement with your ex about relocating, you can apply to Court to change existing parenting orders or obtain new orders to allow you to move. The Court will consider the wishes of both parents and how it will affect the children. The decision of the Court will ultimately be made based on what is in the best interests and welfare of the children. Importantly, the Court may not grant permission for you to relocate.