Re the Adoption of AM [2019] NSWSC 220

Re the Adoption of AM [2019] NSWSC 220

The adoption by the applicants, AM’s aunt and uncle, is in the best interests of the child, is clearly preferable to any alternative order, satisfies all statutory requirements, and formalizes the familial relationship that has existed since the child's birth.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
07 March 2019
Procedural Posture
Adoption Application / Final Determination
Outcome
Adoption order granted in favour of VM and SM.
Legal Topics
['adoption' 'adoption by Relatives' 'best Interests of the Child']
['family Law' 'child Welfare'] ['adoption' 'adoption by Relatives' 'best Interests of the Child']

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Procedural Posture

Adoption Application / Final Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ["Whether the adoption by relatives is clearly preferable to any other order with respect to the child's care" 'Whether statutory requirements for adoption by relatives are met']

Ratio Decidendi

The adoption by the applicants, AM’s aunt and uncle, is in the best interests of the child, is clearly preferable to any alternative order, satisfies all statutory requirements, and formalizes the familial relationship that has existed since the child's birth.

Court Disposition

Adoption order granted in favour of VM and SM.

Orders

  • ['Order for the adoption of the child, AM, in favour of VM and SM.' "Order that the name 'M' remain as the surname and 'A' as the given name of the child." 'Direction that the nominated officer provide a record of the adoption order to the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages pursuant to s 130 of the Act,...