Leighton and Leighton

In the matter of *Leighton and Leighton*, heard by Gill J, the applicant, Ms Leighton, sought orders permitting the relocation of her two children, X and Y, to the Northern New South Wales/South East Queensland area. The respondent, Mr Leighton, presumably opposed this relocation, as is typical in such family law proceedings concerning children.

The central legal issue before the court was whether it was in the best interests of the children, X and Y, for their primary residence to be relocated to a different geographical region, thereby significantly altering their current living arrangements and likely impacting their relationship with the non-resident parent.

Gill J granted the application, ordering that Ms Leighton be at liberty to relocate the children’s residences. While the specific reasoning is not detailed in the provided extract, the decision implies that the court was satisfied that the proposed relocation was consistent with the children's best interests, a paramount consideration in family law matters concerning children. The court also ordered that the children's matter be transferred to the Registrar's list, indicating that further proceedings or applications may be necessary.