J v K & Anor
The applicant and the mother have operated as joint parents in an enduring family relationship, satisfying statutory requirements for adoption. L's welfare and wishes overwhelmingly support the adoption order.
- 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
- 23 May 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Adoption Application / Judgment
- Outcome
- Adoption order granted
- Legal Topics
- 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 / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant qualifies as a partner in an enduring family relationship under ACA 2002
- 2 Whether statutory conditions for adoption are met
- 3 Whether adoption is in the welfare and best interests of the child
Ratio Decidendi
The applicant and the mother have operated as joint parents in an enduring family relationship, satisfying statutory requirements for adoption. L's welfare and wishes overwhelmingly support the adoption order.
Court Disposition
Adoption order granted
Orders
- Adoption order made in favour of J for L
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