PG v CD

PG v CD

The applicant satisfies all statutory requirements for step-parent adoption under ACA 2002. The birth father and former adoptive parent do not have parental responsibility or legal status requiring notice or consent. The Sierra Leone adoption order is not recognised in UK law. Adoption is proportionate and in the lifelong welfare interests of the child, reflecting her wishes and the reality of her family life.

Parties
Applicant: PG; Respondent: CD; Interested Party: London Borough of Tower Hamlets; Interested Party: Children’s Guardian
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 January 2019
Procedural Posture
Adoption / Final Judgment
Outcome
adoption order granted
Legal Topics
Step Parent Adoption, Recognition of Foreign Adoption Orders, Parental Responsibility, Child Welfare
Family Law Adoption Step Parent Adoption Recognition of Foreign Adoption Orders Parental Responsibility Child Welfare

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Parties

PG

Applicant

CD

Respondent

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Interested Party

Children’s Guardian

Interested Party

Procedural Posture

Adoption / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant meets statutory requirements for step-parent adoption under the Adoption and Children Act 2002
  2. 2 Whether the birth father and former adoptive parent require notice or consent
  3. 3 Recognition of Sierra Leone adoption order in UK law

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant satisfies all statutory requirements for step-parent adoption under ACA 2002. The birth father and former adoptive parent do not have parental responsibility or legal status requiring notice or consent. The Sierra Leone adoption order is not recognised in UK law. Adoption is proportionate and in the lifelong welfare interests of the child, reflecting her wishes and the reality of her family life.

Court Disposition

adoption order granted

Orders

  • Adoption order made in favour of PG for C