H v G (Adoption Appeal)

H v G (Adoption Appeal)

The District Judge was aware of the gravity of the orders and properly evaluated the evidence; there is no basis for saying his evaluation was wrong. The appeal is dismissed.

Parties
Applicant Mother: H; Respondent (adoptive Parents): G; Interested Party: Local Authority
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 June 2013
Procedural Posture
Adoption Appeal / Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Adoption, Appeal, Contact Orders, Placement Orders, Parental Rights
Family Law Child Law Adoption Appeal Contact Orders Placement Orders Parental Rights

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Parties

H

Applicant Mother

G

Respondent (adoptive Parents)

Local Authority

Interested Party

Procedural Posture

Adoption Appeal / Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the District Judge erred in making an adoption order and refusing to set aside the placement order
  2. 2 Whether the District Judge was wrong in not making an order for direct contact after adoption

Ratio Decidendi

The District Judge was aware of the gravity of the orders and properly evaluated the evidence; there is no basis for saying his evaluation was wrong. The appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal against the adoption order of 30th November 2012 is dismissed