20160113 tzhc arusha

The applicants demonstrated suitability and commitment to the welfare of David Peace, and the orphanage is not a permanent solution. Granting legal guardianship and custody is in the best interest of the child.

Citation: 20160113 tzhc arusha
Parties: Applicant: Janae Lynn Stevens; Applicant: Zachary Cole Stevens; Subject Child: David Peace
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 13 January 2016
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling
Outcome: Application allowed
Legal Topics: Legal Guardianship, Custody, Child Protection
Source Language: English

Family Law Child Welfare Legal Guardianship Custody Child Protection

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Parties

Janae Lynn Stevens

Applicant

Zachary Cole Stevens

Applicant

David Peace

Subject Child

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicants should be appointed legal guardians of David Peace
2 Whether custody and parental rights should be granted to the applicants
3 Whether the applicants should be permitted to obtain a passport and travel with the child

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application allowed

Orders

Applicants appointed legal guardians of David Peace with full parental rights and responsibilities.
Applicants permitted to obtain Tanzanian passport for David Peace and to travel and live with him in Tanzania, USA, or elsewhere.