maria cristina spatariu vs witty lengai moleli 2020 tzca 1938 5 june 2020

Parental and spousal consent is sufficient for adoption under the Law of the Child Act; clan or wider family consent is not a legal requirement. Adoption is granted in the best interest of the child, supported by social welfare findings and the child's expressed wishes.

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Citation: maria cristina spatariu vs witty lengai moleli 2020 tzca 1938 5 june 2020
Parties: Applicant: Maria Cristina Spatariu; Respondent: Witty Lengai Mollel
Court: TZCA
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 5 June 2020
Procedural Posture: Adoption Petition / Ruling
Outcome: Adoption order granted
Legal Topics: Adoption, Consent, Best Interest of the Child
Source Language: english

Family Law Child Welfare Adoption Consent Best Interest of the Child

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Parties

Maria Cristina Spatariu

Applicant

Witty Lengai Mollel

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Adoption Petition / Ruling

Legal Issues

1 Whether parental and spousal consent is sufficient for adoption
2 Whether clan or wider family consent is legally required
3 Whether adoption is in the best interest of the child

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Court Disposition

Adoption order granted

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Maria Cristina Spatariu is granted adoption of Witty Lengai Mollel, who shall be known as Witty Marie Spatariu.
Adoption order to be served to the Registrar General for entry in the Register of Adopted Children per section 70 of the Law of the Child Act.

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