SR & Anor v AE [2023] EWFC 127 (26 July 2023)

SR & Anor v AE [2023] EWFC 127 (26 July 2023)

The applicants have satisfied all statutory requirements for adoption, AE's wishes are clear and unequivocal, and it is in her best interests for an adoption order to be made, cementing her position in the family and ensuring her security and stability.

Citation
[2023] EWFC 127
Parties
Applicant: SR; Applicant: MF; Respondent: AE
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 July 2023
Procedural Posture
Adoption Application / Final Hearing and Judgment
Outcome
Adoption order granted
Legal Topics
Adoption, Intercountry Adoption, Guardianship (kafala), Best Interests of the Child
Family Law Adoption Intercountry Adoption Guardianship (kafala) Best Interests of the Child

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Parties

SR

Applicant

MF

Applicant

AE

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Adoption Application / Final Hearing and Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the statutory requirements for adoption under the Adoption and Children Act 2002 and associated regulations are satisfied
  2. 2 Whether it is in AE's best interests to be adopted by the applicants

Ratio Decidendi

The applicants have satisfied all statutory requirements for adoption, AE's wishes are clear and unequivocal, and it is in her best interests for an adoption order to be made, cementing her position in the family and ensuring her security and stability.

Court Disposition

Adoption order granted

Orders

  • An adoption order is made in respect of AE in favour of SR and MF.