P (A Child), Re [2014] EWHC 1146 (Fam) (15 April 2014)

P (A Child), Re [2014] EWHC 1146 (Fam) (15 April 2014)

P's welfare throughout her life requires adoption by Mr and Mrs X. The mother and father were notified and did not seek leave to oppose. The Annex A report is wholly positive. Nothing else will do to secure P's welfare.

Citation
[2014] EWHC 1146 (Fam)
Parties
Applicants: Mr and Mrs X; Mother: Alessandra Pacchieri; Subject: P (A Child); Local Authority: Essex County Council; Father: P's father
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 April 2014
Procedural Posture
Adoption / Final Hearing and Order
Outcome
adoption order granted
Legal Topics
Adoption, Care Orders, Placement Orders, Parental Rights, Welfare of the Child
Family Law Child Law Adoption Care Orders Placement Orders Parental Rights Welfare of the Child

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Parties

Mr and Mrs X

Applicants

Alessandra Pacchieri

Mother

P (A Child)

Subject

Essex County Council

Local Authority

P's father

Father

Procedural Posture

Adoption / Final Hearing and Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an adoption order should be made in respect of P
  2. 2 Whether the mother or father opposed the adoption or sought leave to oppose
  3. 3 Whether P's welfare requires adoption

Ratio Decidendi

P's welfare throughout her life requires adoption by Mr and Mrs X. The mother and father were notified and did not seek leave to oppose. The Annex A report is wholly positive. Nothing else will do to secure P's welfare.

Court Disposition

adoption order granted

Orders

  • Adoption order made in favour of Mr and Mrs X in respect of P