eleni papadopoulou vs elphida nuru tatizo degela 2014 tzhc 2272 28 may 2014

The petitioner has complied with all legal requirements for adoption, has demonstrated the ability and willingness to care for the child, and the adoption is in the best interest and welfare of the child.

Citation: eleni papadopoulou vs elphida nuru tatizo degela 2014 tzhc 2272 28 may 2014
Parties: Petitioner: Eleni Papadopoulou; Infant/adoptee: Elpidha Nuru Tatizo Degela; Biological Father: Mr. Tatizo Mailos Degela; Deceased Biological Mother: Neema Fweda
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 28 May 2014
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Civil Cause (adoption) / Ruling on Petition for Adoption Order
Outcome: Petition granted
Legal Topics: Adoption, Child Welfare, Parental Consent
Source Language: English

Family Law Child Law Adoption Child Welfare Parental Consent

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Parties

Eleni Papadopoulou

Petitioner

Elpidha Nuru Tatizo Degela

Infant/adoptee

Mr. Tatizo Mailos Degela

Biological Father

Neema Fweda

Deceased Biological Mother

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Cause (adoption) / Ruling on Petition for Adoption Order

Legal Issues

1 Whether the petitioner meets the legal requirements for adoption under Tanzanian law
2 Whether the adoption is in the best interest and welfare of the child

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Petition granted

Orders

Petitioner authorized to adopt the infant Elpidha Nuru Tatizo Degela, who shall henceforth be known as Elpidha Nuru Eleni Papadopoulou
Adoption order to be served upon the Registrar General of Birth and Death for necessary action