C & Anor v D & Ors

The court found that T, now an adult, fully understands the consequences of adoption and strongly desires it for emotional and psychological permanence. The applicants have provided stability and support, and T's relationship with her birth family has ended. The welfare of T requires dispensation of parental consent and making the adoption order is necessary, proportionate, and appropriate.

Parties: Applicants: Mr and Mrs C; Respondent: D; Respondent: E; Respondent: T
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 20 January 2023
Procedural Posture: Adoption Application / Final Judgment
Outcome: adoption order granted; leave to apply confirmed; parental consent dispensed with
Legal Topics: Adoption, Dispensation of Parental Consent, Child Welfare, Article 8 Rights

Family Law Adoption Dispensation of Parental Consent Child Welfare Article 8 Rights

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Parties

Mr and Mrs C

Applicants

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Adoption Application / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether leave to apply for adoption should be revoked
2 Whether an adoption order should be made for T
3 Whether parental consent should be dispensed with

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

adoption order granted; leave to apply confirmed; parental consent dispensed with

Orders

Adoption order made in favour of Mr and Mrs C for T
Leave to apply for adoption confirmed