in the matter of a minor abc in the matter of application for adoption order by efg 2022 tzhc 15449 19 december 2022

Granting the adoption order is in the best interest of the child, as confirmed by the social welfare report and compliance with statutory requirements.

Citation: in the matter of a minor abc in the matter of application for adoption order by efg 2022 tzhc 15449 19 december 2022
Parties: Petitioner: EFG; Minor Child: ABC; Social Welfare Officer: Ms. Carin Mitta
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 19 December 2022
Procedural Posture: Misc Civil Application / Final Ruling
Outcome: petition granted
Legal Topics: Adoption, Child Welfare, Best Interest of the Child
Source Language: English

Family Law Child Law Adoption Child Welfare Best Interest of the Child

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Parties

EFG

Petitioner

ABC

Minor Child

Ms. Carin Mitta

Social Welfare Officer

Procedural Posture

Misc Civil Application / Final Ruling

Legal Issues

1 Whether the petition meets the legal requirements for grant of adoption order

Ratio Decidendi

Granting the adoption order is in the best interest of the child, as confirmed by the social welfare report and compliance with statutory requirements.

Court Disposition

petition granted

Orders

Petitioner EFG declared adoptive mother of ABC.
ABC shall now be known by the name of XYZ.