P (A Child), Re

P (A Child), Re

P's welfare throughout her life requires adoption; neither parent sought leave to oppose; the placement is positive and nothing else will do.

Parties
Applicants: Mr and Mrs X; Mother: Alessandra Pacchieri; Father: P's father; Local Authority: Essex County Council
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 April 2014
Procedural Posture
Adoption / Final Judgment
Outcome
adoption order granted
Legal Topics
Adoption, Child Welfare, Parental Rights
Family Law Adoption Child Welfare Parental Rights

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Parties

Mr and Mrs X

Applicants

Alessandra Pacchieri

Mother

P's father

Father

Essex County Council

Local Authority

Procedural Posture

Adoption / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an adoption order should be granted for P
  2. 2 Whether the mother or father opposed the adoption
  3. 3 Whether P's welfare requires adoption

Ratio Decidendi

P's welfare throughout her life requires adoption; neither parent sought leave to oppose; the placement is positive and nothing else will do.

Court Disposition

adoption order granted

Orders

  • Adoption order made in respect of P