In the matter of PRSM (Adoption order) (87 of 2009) [2009] SCSC 102 (14 June 2009)

The applicant is a fit and proper person to adopt the child, the biological parents have failed in their parental responsibilities, and the adoption is in the best interest of the child. The mother's consent was unreasonably withheld and is therefore dispensed with.

Citation: [2009] SCSC 102
Parties: Applicant: H J M; Minor Child: P I M S; Biological Father: E S; Biological Mother: J L; Respondent: Attorney General (Republic)
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 14 June 2009
Case Number: 87 of 2009
Procedural Posture: Adoption / Final Judgment
Outcome: adoption order granted
Legal Topics: Adoption, Parental Responsibility, Child Welfare
Source Language: English

Family Law Child Law Adoption Parental Responsibility Child Welfare

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Parties

H J M

Applicant

P I M S

Minor Child

E S

Biological Father

J L

Biological Mother

Attorney General (Republic)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Adoption / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to adopt the child
2 Whether the adoption is in the best interest of the child
3 Whether the mother's consent was unreasonably withheld

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

adoption order granted

Orders

Adoption order granted in favour of the applicant under section 37 of the Children Act (Cap 28)
The child shall bear the name P R S M