Mark Moore (Declaration of Parentage – Adult Applicant), Re

Mark Moore (Declaration of Parentage – Adult Applicant), Re

The court was satisfied, based on DNA evidence and family testimonials, that Andrew Joseph Moore was Mark Moore's biological father and granted the declaration under section 55A of the Family Law Act 1986.

Parties
Applicant: Mark Moore; Putative Father: Andrew Joseph Moore; Mother: Eira May Sims; Stepfather: John Henry Sims
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Declaration of Parentage / Judgment
Outcome
Declaration granted
Legal Topics
Declaration of Parentage, Birth Certificate Amendment, Citizenship Eligibility
Family Law Declaration of Parentage Birth Certificate Amendment Citizenship Eligibility

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Parties

Mark Moore

Applicant

Andrew Joseph Moore

Putative Father

Eira May Sims

Mother

John Henry Sims

Stepfather

Procedural Posture

Declaration of Parentage / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Andrew Joseph Moore is the biological father of Mark Moore
  2. 2 Whether a declaration of parentage can be made when the putative parent is deceased
  3. 3 Whether the Registrar for Births and Deaths should amend the birth certificate

Ratio Decidendi

The court was satisfied, based on DNA evidence and family testimonials, that Andrew Joseph Moore was Mark Moore's biological father and granted the declaration under section 55A of the Family Law Act 1986.

Court Disposition

Declaration granted

Orders

  • Declaration that Andrew Joseph Moore was Mark Moore's father under section 55A Family Law Act 1986