Application of AW & IW re children J & J [2011] NSWSC 1529
It is in the best interests of the children to approve change of their given names, as since arrival in Australia they have been generally known by their proposed English names, call each other by those names, and applicants have shown cognisance of the importance of maintaining cultural heritage.
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 09 December 2011
- Procedural Posture
- Adoption Application / Judgment on Adoption and Name Change Orders
- Outcome
- Application granted; adoption and name change orders approved.
- Legal Topics
- ['adoption' 'change of Name' 'best Interests of the Child']
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Procedural Posture
Adoption Application / Judgment on Adoption and Name Change Orders
Legal Issues
- 1 ['Whether changing the given names of adopted children is in their best interests']
Ratio Decidendi
It is in the best interests of the children to approve change of their given names, as since arrival in Australia they have been generally known by their proposed English names, call each other by those names, and applicants have shown cognisance of the importance of maintaining cultural heritage.
Court Disposition
Application granted; adoption and name change orders approved.
Orders
- ['Adoption orders made for both children.' 'Court approves change of given names as sought by applicants.']
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