L2 and O, Re [2007] NIFam 12 (20 December 2007)

L2 and O, Re [2007] NIFam 12 (20 December 2007)

Direct post-adoption contact with the birth family is refused because the evidence demonstrates it would undermine the stability of the adoptive placement and is not in the children's best interests. Indirect contact arrangements are sufficient and proportionate at this time.

Citation
[2007] NIFam 12
Parties
Mother: M; Father: E; Child (subject of Adoption): L2; Child (subject of Adoption): O; Applicant/adoption Authority: The Trust
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
20 December 2007
Procedural Posture
Adoption Application and Post Adoption Contact / Judgment on Application for Post Adoption Contact
Outcome
Application for direct post-adoption contact refused; no order made for indirect contact as current arrangements are satisfactory.
Legal Topics
Post Adoption Contact, Care Orders, Parental Rights, Child Welfare
Family Law Adoption Law Post Adoption Contact Care Orders Parental Rights Child Welfare

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Parties

M

Mother

E

Father

L2

Child (subject of Adoption)

O

Child (subject of Adoption)

The Trust

Applicant/adoption Authority

Procedural Posture

Adoption Application and Post Adoption Contact / Judgment on Application for Post Adoption Contact

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether direct post-adoption contact should be ordered between the children and their birth family
  2. 2 Whether indirect contact arrangements are sufficient to protect the children's welfare

Ratio Decidendi

Direct post-adoption contact with the birth family is refused because the evidence demonstrates it would undermine the stability of the adoptive placement and is not in the children's best interests. Indirect contact arrangements are sufficient and proportionate at this time.

Court Disposition

Application for direct post-adoption contact refused; no order made for indirect contact as current arrangements are satisfactory.

Orders

  • Refusal of direct post-adoption contact between subject children and birth family members other than siblings L1 and S.
  • Approval of twice yearly direct sibling contact between L1, S, and the subject children.