In the Matter of A (A Child : Adoption Order)

In the Matter of A (A Child : Adoption Order)

There has been no substantive or positive change in the circumstances of JD and AC since the placement order. Even if there were, granting permission to oppose the adoption is not in A's welfare interests. The applicants lack insight, emotional maturity, and the ability to prioritise A's needs. The child's welfare requires stability, and the adoption order is in her best interests.

Parties
Applicants: Prospective Adopters; 1st Respondent: Wendy; 2nd Respondent: JD; 3rd Respondent: AC; 4th Respondent: NYCC (North Yorkshire County Council)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 January 2015
Procedural Posture
Adoption / Judgment on Application for Permission to Oppose Adoption Order
Outcome
Permission to oppose adoption refused; adoption order to be made if no appeal is pending within 21 days.
Legal Topics
Adoption Order, Permission to Oppose Adoption, Change in Circumstances, Child Welfare, Surrogacy Arrangements
Family Law Adoption Law Adoption Order Permission to Oppose Adoption Change in Circumstances Child Welfare Surrogacy Arrangements

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Parties

Prospective Adopters

Applicants

Wendy

1st Respondent

JD

2nd Respondent

AC

3rd Respondent

NYCC (North Yorkshire County Council)

4th Respondent

Procedural Posture

Adoption / Judgment on Application for Permission to Oppose Adoption Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there has been a change in circumstances since the placement order sufficient to grant permission to oppose the adoption application under s.47(5) Adoption and Children Act 2002
  2. 2 Whether granting permission to oppose is in the child's welfare interests

Ratio Decidendi

There has been no substantive or positive change in the circumstances of JD and AC since the placement order. Even if there were, granting permission to oppose the adoption is not in A's welfare interests. The applicants lack insight, emotional maturity, and the ability to prioritise A's needs. The child's welfare requires stability, and the adoption order is in her best interests.

Court Disposition

Permission to oppose adoption refused; adoption order to be made if no appeal is pending within 21 days.

Orders

  • Permission to oppose adoption application refused to Mother, Father, and AC.
  • Adoption order to be made at expiration of 21 days from the date of the order if no appeals are extant before the Court of Appeal.