The Adoption of X and Y (anonymised) [2020] NSWSC 918

The Adoption of X and Y (anonymised) [2020] NSWSC 918

The adoption of X and Y by the proposed adoptive parents is in the best interests of both children, both in childhood and later life, is clearly preferable to any other action that could be taken by law, and all statutory requirements have been met; accordingly, the court orders adoption in favour of the proposed adoptive parents, approves the change of surname, and dispenses with the birth parents' consent.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
31 July 2020
Procedural Posture
Adoption Application / Principal Judgment, Final Orders
Outcome
Adoption orders to be made in favour of the proposed adoptive parents; consent of the birth parents dispensed with.
Legal Topics
['adoption' 'dispensation of Birth Parent Consent' 'best Interests of the Child' 'adoption Plan' 'change of Name in Adoption']
['family Law'] ['adoption' 'dispensation of Birth Parent Consent' 'best Interests of the Child' 'adoption Plan' 'change of Name in Adoption']

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Procedural Posture

Adoption Application / Principal Judgment, Final Orders

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether adoption is clearly preferable and in the best interests of the children' 'Whether court should dispense with consent of the birth parents' "Whether the adoption plan is in the child's best interests and proper in the circumstances" 'Whether to approve change of surname']

Ratio Decidendi

The adoption of X and Y by the proposed adoptive parents is in the best interests of both children, both in childhood and later life, is clearly preferable to any other action that could be taken by law, and all statutory requirements have been met; accordingly, the court orders adoption in favour of the proposed adoptive parents, approves the change of surname, and dispenses with the birth parents' consent.

Court Disposition

Adoption orders to be made in favour of the proposed adoptive parents; consent of the birth parents dispensed with.

Orders

  • ['Order dispensing with the consent of each of the birth parents to the adoption of X and Y by the proposed adoptive parents, pursuant to s 67(1)(d) Adoption Act 2000 (NSW)' 'Order for the adoption of X in favour of the proposed adoptive parents' 'Order approving the surname of the proposed adoptive parents as the...