Adoption of CCRS [2014] NSWSC 232

Adoption of CCRS [2014] NSWSC 232

The Court found that all statutory prerequisites for adoption were satisfied, that the plaintiff is a fit and proper person who has provided stable, continuous care to the child since infancy, and that adoption and name change are both in the child’s best interests as required by the Adoption Act 2000.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
12 March 2014
Procedural Posture
Adoption Application / Final Judgment
Outcome
Order made for adoption of child and approval of a change to child's surname.
Legal Topics
['adoption' 'change of Name' 'best Interests of the Child' 'consent to Adoption']
['family Law' 'child Welfare'] ['adoption' 'change of Name' 'best Interests of the Child' 'consent to Adoption']

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Procedural Posture

Adoption Application / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the statutory requirements for adoption under the Adoption Act 2000 are satisfied' 'Whether making the adoption order is in the best interests of the child' "Whether approval for a change of child's surname is in the best interests of the child"]

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found that all statutory prerequisites for adoption were satisfied, that the plaintiff is a fit and proper person who has provided stable, continuous care to the child since infancy, and that adoption and name change are both in the child’s best interests as required by the Adoption Act 2000.

Court Disposition

Order made for adoption of child and approval of a change to child's surname.

Orders

  • ['Order for the adoption of CCRS in favour of DJB' 'Approve the given names CCR, and the surname B, as the name of the adopted child']