in the matter of an application for an adoption order by happiness marcel lyamuya 2023 tzhc 23178 7 december 2023

in the matter of an application for an adoption order by happiness marcel lyamuya 2023 tzhc 23178 7 december 2023

The petitioner complied with all statutory requirements for adoption, has cared for the child for over two years, and the adoption is in the best interest of the child.

Citation
in the matter of an application for an adoption order by happiness marcel lyamuya 2023 tzhc 23178 7 december 2023
Parties
Petitioner: Happiness Marcel Lyamuya; Infant: Gift
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
7 December 2023
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Civil Cause / Ruling
Outcome
petition granted
Legal Topics
Adoption, Best Interest of the Child
Source Language
English

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Parties

Happiness Marcel Lyamuya

Petitioner

Gift

Infant

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Cause / Ruling

  1. 1 whether the petitioner meets the legal requirements for adoption
  2. 2 whether granting the adoption is in the best interest of the child

Ratio Decidendi

The petitioner complied with all statutory requirements for adoption, has cared for the child for over two years, and the adoption is in the best interest of the child.

Court Disposition

petition granted

Orders

  • Petitioner Happiness Marcel Lyamuya is authorized to adopt the infant Gift.
  • Registrar General of Birth directed to make entry in the register.