final ADOPTION RULING Tanzilii

final ADOPTION RULING Tanzilii

The petitioners fulfilled all statutory requirements for adoption, including continuous care, notification, and a favorable social welfare report, and granting the order serves the best interests of the child.

Citation
final ADOPTION RULING Tanzilii
Parties
Petitioner: Mr. Samwel Haule; Petitioner: Grace Samwel Haule; Minor/subject of Adoption: Karoli/Joshua
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
31 March 2020
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Adoption Order
Outcome
Petition granted
Legal Topics
Adoption, Best Interests of the Child, Foster Care, Change of Name
Source Language
English
Family Law Child Law Adoption Best Interests of the Child Foster Care Change of Name

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Parties

Mr. Samwel Haule

Petitioner

Grace Samwel Haule

Petitioner

Karoli/Joshua

Minor/subject of Adoption

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Adoption Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the petitioners meet the legal requirements for adoption under the Law of the Child Act and Adoption Regulations
  2. 2 Whether granting the adoption is in the best interests of the child

Ratio Decidendi

The petitioners fulfilled all statutory requirements for adoption, including continuous care, notification, and a favorable social welfare report, and granting the order serves the best interests of the child.

Court Disposition

Petition granted

Orders

  • Petitioners Mr. Samwel Haule and Grace Samwel Haule are granted an adoption order for the child Karoli/Joshua.
  • The child shall now be known as Joshua Samwel Haule.