adam vs hilda freddy nshunju 2018 tzhc 2571 16 march 2018

The petitioner is a fit and suitable person to adopt Adam, all mandatory legal requirements have been complied with, and adoption is in the best interests of the child.

Citation: adam vs hilda freddy nshunju 2018 tzhc 2571 16 march 2018
Parties: Petitioner: Hilda Freddy Nshunju; Subject of Adoption: Adam (infant)
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 16 March 2018
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Civil Case / Final Ruling on Adoption Petition
Outcome: petition granted
Legal Topics: Adoption, Child Welfare
Source Language: English

Family Law Child Law Adoption Child Welfare

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Parties

Hilda Freddy Nshunju

Petitioner

Adam (infant)

Subject of Adoption

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Case / Final Ruling on Adoption Petition

Legal Issues

1 whether the petitioner is a fit and suitable person to adopt the infant Adam
2 whether all legal requirements for adoption under the Law of the Child Act, No. 21 of 2009 have been complied with

Ratio Decidendi

The petitioner is a fit and suitable person to adopt Adam, all mandatory legal requirements have been complied with, and adoption is in the best interests of the child.

Court Disposition

petition granted

Orders

Hilda Freddy Nshunju declared adoptive parent of Adam, who will be known as Frank Matungwa Freddy Nshunju.
Registrar General of Births to record the Adoption Order in the Register of Adopted Children as per Section 69 of the Law of the Child Act, No. 21 of 2009.