J v K & Anor [2025] EWHC 1268 (Fam) (21 May 2025)

J v K & Anor [2025] EWHC 1268 (Fam) (21 May 2025)

The applicant and the mother are partners in an enduring family relationship as defined by the Adoption and Children Act 2002, despite the absence of a romantic relationship, due to their joint parenting and integrated family life. All statutory requirements for adoption are met, and the order is overwhelmingly in the child's best interests.

Citation
[2025] EWHC 1268 (Fam)
Parties
Applicant: J; 1st Respondent: K; 2nd Respondent: London Borough of Haringey (through their Regional Adoption Agency, Adopt London North)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 May 2025
Procedural Posture
Adoption Application / Final Judgment
Outcome
Adoption order granted
Legal Topics
Adoption, Parental Responsibility, Enduring Family Relationship, Welfare of the Child
Family Law Adoption Parental Responsibility Enduring Family Relationship Welfare of the Child

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Parties

J

Applicant

K

1st Respondent

London Borough of Haringey (through their Regional Adoption Agency, Adopt London North)

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Adoption Application / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant and the mother are partners in an enduring family relationship under the Adoption and Children Act 2002
  2. 2 Whether the statutory requirements for an adoption order are met
  3. 3 Whether the adoption order is in the best interests of the child

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant and the mother are partners in an enduring family relationship as defined by the Adoption and Children Act 2002, despite the absence of a romantic relationship, due to their joint parenting and integrated family life. All statutory requirements for adoption are met, and the order is overwhelmingly in the child's best interests.

Court Disposition

Adoption order granted

Orders

  • The applicant is granted an adoption order in respect of L.