E, Re (Re Family Law Act 1986, s.55A) [2022] EWFC 180 (25 January 2022)

E, Re (Re Family Law Act 1986, s.55A) [2022] EWFC 180 (25 January 2022)

The applicant has established on the balance of probabilities, primarily through DNA evidence and supporting documentation, that D is her birth father. There are no public policy reasons to refuse the declaration. The statutory and procedural requirements are satisfied.

Citation
[2022] EWFC 180
Parties
Applicant: E
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 January 2022
Procedural Posture
Declaration of Parentage Application / Final Judgment
Outcome
Declaration granted
Legal Topics
Declaration of Parentage, Adoption, Identity Rights
Family Law Declaration of Parentage Adoption Identity Rights

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Parties

E

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Declaration of Parentage Application / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant is entitled to a declaration of parentage under s.55A of the Family Law Act 1986
  2. 2 Whether the evidence establishes that D is the birth father of E
  3. 3 Whether making the declaration would be manifestly contrary to public policy

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant has established on the balance of probabilities, primarily through DNA evidence and supporting documentation, that D is her birth father. There are no public policy reasons to refuse the declaration. The statutory and procedural requirements are satisfied.

Court Disposition

Declaration granted

Orders

  • Declaration that D is the birth father of E