G, Re

G, Re

G’s welfare throughout her life requires adoption as neither parent can provide the necessary care, even with intensive support, and long-term fostering would leave G in limbo without a stable family. Adoption is the only order that will bring G the love, security, and stability she requires. Parental consent is dispensed with under section 52(1)(b) ACA 2002.

Parties
Applicant: Local Authority; 1st Respondent: Mother; 2nd Respondent: Father; 3rd Respondent: Guardian; Intervenor: The Association
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 December 2020
Procedural Posture
Care and Placement Order Application / Final Judgment
Outcome
Care and placement orders granted; parental consent dispensed with; G authorised to be placed for adoption.
Legal Topics
Care Orders, Placement Orders, Adoption, Parental Consent, Post Adoption Contact
Family Law Child Protection Care Orders Placement Orders Adoption Parental Consent Post Adoption Contact

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Parties

Local Authority

Applicant

Mother

1st Respondent

Father

2nd Respondent

Guardian

3rd Respondent

The Association

Intervenor

Procedural Posture

Care and Placement Order Application / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether care and placement orders should be made for G
  2. 2 Whether G's welfare requires adoption
  3. 3 Whether further assessment of the mother is necessary

Ratio Decidendi

G’s welfare throughout her life requires adoption as neither parent can provide the necessary care, even with intensive support, and long-term fostering would leave G in limbo without a stable family. Adoption is the only order that will bring G the love, security, and stability she requires. Parental consent is dispensed with under section 52(1)(b) ACA 2002.

Court Disposition

Care and placement orders granted; parental consent dispensed with; G authorised to be placed for adoption.

Orders

  • Order authorising the local authority to place G for adoption pursuant to section 21 ACA 2002.
  • Parental consent dispensed with under section 52(1)(b) ACA 2002.