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Family And Children [2018] UGHCFD 10

In Re: David Mukisa & Jonathan Mwesigwa

In Re: David Mukisa & Jonathan Mwesigwa (Miscellaneous Cause No. 008 of 2018) [2018] UGHCFD 10 (11 October 2018)

Uganda High Court granted an inter-country adoption order for two abandoned children, waiving the first petitioner’s residence requirement in the child’s best interests.

  • Adoption Orders
  • Child Welfare
  • Inter Country Adoption
  • Foster Care
  • Abandoned Children
  • Adoption-orders
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Family And Children [2014] UGHCFD 20

In Re: Tumwebaze (an Infant) (Family Cause No. 327 of 2013)

In Re: Tumwebaze (an Infant) (Family Cause No. 327 of 2013) [2014] UGHCFD 20 (27 March 2014)

The High Court granted legal guardianship to the applicants over an abandoned infant and allowed them to travel with him to the United States, subject to reporting conditions.

  • Legal Guardianship
  • Child Welfare
  • Abandoned Children
  • International Travel
  • Adoption Process
  • Citizenship Retention
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Family And Children [2009] UGHC 166

In Re: Nankya Mercy (infant) (Family Cause No. 92 of 2009)

In Re: Nankya Mercy (infant) (Family Cause No. 92 of 2009) [2009] UGHC 166 (29 October 2009)

The High Court of Uganda appointed Kelly Ann Paxton as legal guardian of abandoned infant Nankya Mercy, applying the child’s welfare and best interests.

  • Guardianship Of Minors
  • Child Welfare
  • Abandoned Children
  • Guardianship-of-minors
  • Child-welfare
  • Abandoned-children
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Family And Children [2009] UGHC 77

In Re: Mugalu Raymond (Infant) (Family Cause No. 126 of 2009)

In Re: Mugalu Raymond (Infant) (Family Cause No. 126 of 2009) [2009] UGHC 77 (30 September 2009)

The High Court granted Andrew Marcus Moore and Stephanie Moore legal guardianship of an abandoned infant, finding the order served the child’s welfare and best interests.

  • Legal Guardianship
  • Child Welfare
  • Abandoned Children
  • Adoption Procedure
  • Legal-guardianship
  • Child-welfare
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Family And Children [2004] UGHCFD 1

In Re: Mirembe (minor) (Misc. Application No.L 49 of 2003)

In Re: Mirembe (minor) (Misc. Application No.L 49 of 2003) [2004] UGHCFD 1 (22 March 2004)

The High Court granted guardianship of an abandoned minor to Ronald and Julia Angillis, applying the child welfare principle and finding the order in the child’s best interests.

  • Guardianship Of Minors
  • Welfare Principle
  • Parental Responsibility
  • Appointment Of Guardians
  • Abandoned Children
  • Guardianship-of-minors
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