Frank, Re

Frank, Re

There has been no material change of circumstances since the placement order sufficient to justify granting leave to oppose the adoption order. Even if there were, the welfare of the child, Frank, demands finality, permanence, and stability, which would be undermined by further assessment or delay. The application for leave to oppose is therefore dismissed.

Parties
Applicants: Prospective Adopters; First Respondent: Helen; Second Respondent: Simon; Third Respondent: London Borough of Haringey; Fourth Respondent: Frank (by his Children's Guardian)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Adoption / Application for Leave to Oppose Adoption Order
Outcome
Application for leave to oppose adoption order dismissed
Legal Topics
Adoption, Leave to Oppose Adoption Order, Child Welfare, Change of Circumstances, Care Proceedings
Family Law Adoption Leave to Oppose Adoption Order Child Welfare Change of Circumstances Care Proceedings

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Parties

Prospective Adopters

Applicants

Helen

First Respondent

Simon

Second Respondent

London Borough of Haringey

Third Respondent

Frank (by his Children's Guardian)

Fourth Respondent

Procedural Posture

Adoption / Application for Leave to Oppose Adoption Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there has been a material change of circumstances sufficient to grant leave to oppose the making of an adoption order under section 47(5) of the Adoption and Children Act 2002
  2. 2 Whether it is in the child's welfare to grant leave to oppose the adoption order

Ratio Decidendi

There has been no material change of circumstances since the placement order sufficient to justify granting leave to oppose the adoption order. Even if there were, the welfare of the child, Frank, demands finality, permanence, and stability, which would be undermined by further assessment or delay. The application for leave to oppose is therefore dismissed.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to oppose adoption order dismissed

Orders

  • Helen's application for leave to oppose the making of an adoption order is dismissed on the merits.
  • The matter is to be listed for an adoption final hearing after 21 days.