franco daima nanyunya vs the commissioner for social warfare 2021 tzhc 3889 30 june 2021

Petitioners have met statutory requirements for adoption and foster care; respondent's investigation confirms suitability; adoption serves the child's best interests.

Citation: franco daima nanyunya vs the commissioner for social warfare 2021 tzhc 3889 30 june 2021
Parties: Petitioner: Franco Daima Nanyunya; Petitioner: Sandra Meyer Nanyunya; Respondent: Ms. Stella Raphael; Respondent: The Commissioner for Social Welfare
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 30 June 2021
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling
Outcome: petition granted
Legal Topics: Adoption, Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem, Child Abandonment
Source Language: English

Family Law Child Welfare Adoption Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem Child Abandonment

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Parties

Franco Daima Nanyunya

Petitioner

Sandra Meyer Nanyunya

Petitioner

Ms. Stella Raphael

Respondent

The Commissioner for Social Welfare

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling

Legal Issues

1 Whether the petitioners qualify to be appointed as foster parents and guardian ad litem for the abandoned child
2 Whether the adoption is in the best interest of the child

Ratio Decidendi

Petitioners have met statutory requirements for adoption and foster care; respondent's investigation confirms suitability; adoption serves the child's best interests.

Court Disposition

petition granted

Orders

Petitioners appointed foster parents of the child
Child to be known as Amani Jonathan Nanyunya