PG v CD [2019] EWFC 38 (25 January 2019)

PG v CD [2019] EWFC 38 (25 January 2019)

The applicant satisfies all statutory requirements for a step-parent adoption; neither the birth father nor the former adoptive mother have parental responsibility or legal status requiring notice or consent; the adoption order is necessary and proportionate to secure the child's lifelong welfare and reflects the reality of her family life.

Citation
[2019] EWFC 38
Parties
Applicant: PG; Respondent: CD; Intervener: London Borough of Tower Hamlets; Intervener: Children's Guardian
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 January 2019
Procedural Posture
Adoption Application (step Parent) / Final Hearing
Outcome
Adoption order granted in favour of PG in respect of C.
Legal Topics
Adoption, Step Parent Adoption, Recognition of Foreign Adoption Orders, Parental Responsibility, Welfare of the Child
Family Law Adoption Step Parent Adoption Recognition of Foreign Adoption Orders Parental Responsibility Welfare of the Child

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Parties

PG

Applicant

CD

Respondent

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Intervener

Children's Guardian

Intervener

Procedural Posture

Adoption Application (step Parent) / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant meets the statutory requirements for a step-parent adoption under the Adoption and Children Act 2002
  2. 2 Whether the birth father or former adoptive mother need to be served or have their consent obtained
  3. 3 Whether the welfare of the child requires the making of an adoption order

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant satisfies all statutory requirements for a step-parent adoption; neither the birth father nor the former adoptive mother have parental responsibility or legal status requiring notice or consent; the adoption order is necessary and proportionate to secure the child's lifelong welfare and reflects the reality of her family life.

Court Disposition

Adoption order granted in favour of PG in respect of C.

Orders

  • Adoption order made: PG is declared the adoptive father of C.