A (foreign adoption), Re

All statutory and regulatory requirements for a Convention adoption order are satisfied; Mrs H is eligible and suitable; the adoption is in A's best interests; only letterbox contact is appropriate due to safeguarding concerns and the adoptive parent's position.

Parties: Applicant: Mrs H; Respondent Mother: Ms A; Proposed Adopter (deceased): Mr H (deceased); Subject Child: Child (A); Local Authority: Reading Borough Council; Respondent Father: Respondent Father
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 11 October 2024
Procedural Posture: Family Adoption (intercountry) / Final Judgment on Convention Adoption Order
Outcome: Convention adoption order granted to Mrs H for child A.
Legal Topics: Adoption, Intercountry Adoption, Hague Convention, Child Welfare, Contact Orders

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Parties

Mrs H

Applicant

Ms A

Respondent Mother

Mr H (deceased)

Proposed Adopter (deceased)

Child (A)

Subject Child

Reading Borough Council

Local Authority

Respondent Father

Procedural Posture

Family Adoption (intercountry) / Final Judgment on Convention Adoption Order

Legal Issues

1 Whether the statutory and regulatory requirements for a Convention adoption order under the Adoption and Children Act 2002 and related regulations are met
2 Whether the proposed adopter (Mrs H) meets eligibility and habitual residence requirements
3 Whether the adoption is in the best interests of the child (A)

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Convention adoption order granted to Mrs H for child A.

Orders

Adoption order made in favour of Mrs H for A.
Contact between A and birth parents limited to letterbox contact at Mrs H's discretion.