Z (Adoption), Re

Z (Adoption), Re

The adoption order is granted because the Applicants meet all statutory criteria, W's consent is valid and informed, K's consent is not required, and the order serves Z's lifelong welfare needs.

Parties
1st Applicant: G; 2nd Applicant: X; 1st Respondent: W; 2nd Respondent: Z
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
31 July 2020
Procedural Posture
Adoption Application / Final Judgment
Outcome
Adoption order granted.
Legal Topics
Adoption, Consent of Birth Parent, Parental Responsibility, Open Adoption, Child Welfare
Family Law Adoption Consent of Birth Parent Parental Responsibility Open Adoption Child Welfare

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Parties

G

1st Applicant

X

2nd Applicant

W

1st Respondent

Z

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Adoption Application / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the adoption order should be granted for Z
  2. 2 Whether W's consent to adoption is valid and informed
  3. 3 Whether K's consent is required or can be dispensed with

Ratio Decidendi

The adoption order is granted because the Applicants meet all statutory criteria, W's consent is valid and informed, K's consent is not required, and the order serves Z's lifelong welfare needs.

Court Disposition

Adoption order granted.

Orders

  • Adoption order made in respect of Z.
  • Anonymity of children and family members to be strictly preserved in any publication.