W (A Child), Re [2014] EWCC B23 (Fam) (07 February 2014)

W (A Child), Re [2014] EWCC B23 (Fam) (07 February 2014)

Although KQ has made some positive changes in her circumstances, the changes are not sufficiently solid or stable to provide a realistic prospect of successfully opposing the adoption. The welfare of S, who is settled and thriving with her prospective adopters, is paramount and would be adversely affected by...

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Citation
[2014] EWCC B23 (Fam)
Parties
Applicant: KQ; Subject Child: SW (S); Respondent: Local Authority
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 February 2014
Procedural Posture
Adoption Application for Leave to Oppose / Judgment on Application for Permission to Oppose Adoption Order
Outcome
Application for permission to oppose adoption refused.
Legal Topics
Adoption Order, Leave to Oppose Adoption, Change in Circumstances, Child Welfare, Parental Rights
Family Law Adoption Law Adoption Order Leave to Oppose Adoption Change in Circumstances Child Welfare Parental Rights

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Parties

KQ

Applicant

SW (S)

Subject Child

Local Authority

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Adoption Application for Leave to Oppose / Judgment on Application for Permission to Oppose Adoption Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there has been a relevant change in circumstances since the placement order was made under s.47(7) Adoption and Children Act 2002
  2. 2 Whether leave to oppose the adoption order should be granted under s.47(5) Adoption and Children Act 2002, considering the child's welfare as paramount

Ratio Decidendi

Although KQ has made some positive changes in her circumstances, the changes are not sufficiently solid or stable to provide a realistic prospect of successfully opposing the adoption. The welfare of S, who is settled and thriving with her prospective adopters, is paramount and would be adversely affected by granting leave to oppose. The application for permission to oppose is therefore refused.

Court Disposition

Application for permission to oppose adoption refused.

Orders

  • Permission to oppose adoption application is refused.