Application of PL, re TB and FB [2007] NSWSC 665

Application of PL, re TB and FB [2007] NSWSC 665

The Court found that it was safe to infer the birth mother agreed to adoption orders in favour of the step-father solely, and that the applicant had supplied sufficient evidence regarding financial circumstances as required; the statutory prerequisites were met and adoption orders should be made.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
21 June 2007
Procedural Posture
Adoption Application / Final Decision in Chambers
Outcome
Adoption orders made in favour of the applicant
Legal Topics
['adoption of Children' 'sole Step Parent Application' 'requirements for Evidence' 'access to S 91 Report']
['family Law'] ['adoption of Children' 'sole Step Parent Application' 'requirements for Evidence' 'access to S 91 Report']

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Procedural Posture

Adoption Application / Final Decision in Chambers

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether a sole step-parent can be granted adoption if the birth mother does not jointly apply' 'Whether evidence of financial circumstances is needed for step-parent adoption' 'Whether the applicant should be granted access to the s 91 report']

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found that it was safe to infer the birth mother agreed to adoption orders in favour of the step-father solely, and that the applicant had supplied sufficient evidence regarding financial circumstances as required; the statutory prerequisites were met and adoption orders should be made.

Court Disposition

Adoption orders made in favour of the applicant

Orders

  • ['Adoption orders in favour of PL for TB and FB granted' 'Registrar to invite applicant to set out grounds for access to the s 91 report']