20160329 TZHC Arusha

The petitioners have complied with all statutory requirements for adoption, have demonstrated commitment and capacity to care for the child, and the adoption is in the best interests and welfare of the child.

Citation: 20160329 TZHC Arusha
Parties: Applicant: Rizwan Kaiser Din; Applicant: Rebbecca Ross Russell; Subject Child: Simon Elisunguo Kisanga
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 29 March 2016
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Civil Cause (adoption) / Ruling on Application for Adoption Order
Outcome: adoption order granted
Legal Topics: Adoption, Child Welfare, Best Interests of the Child
Source Language: English

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

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Parties

Rizwan Kaiser Din

Applicant

Rebbecca Ross Russell

Applicant

Simon Elisunguo Kisanga

Subject Child

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Cause (adoption) / Ruling on Application for Adoption Order

Legal Issues

1 Whether the petitioners satisfy the legal requirements for adoption under the Law of the Child Act, 2009
2 Whether granting the adoption is in the best interests and welfare of the child

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

adoption order granted

Orders

Rizwan Kaiser Din and Rebbecca Ross Russell are authorized to adopt Simon Elisunguo Kisanga, born 14 March 2008, Arusha, Tanzania.
Upon adoption, the child shall be known as Simon Max Kaiser Russell.