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Family And Children [2019] UGHCFD 15

In Re: Adoption of Arthur Shyaka Butare by Grace Karuhanga Bailey (Adoption Cause No. 61 of 2018)

In Re: Adoption of Arthur Shyaka Butare by Grace Karuhanga Bailey (Adoption Cause No. 61 of 2018) [2019] UGHCFD 15 (19 November 2019)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Adoption Cause No. 61 of 2018
Judge
Mukwaya, J

The High Court of Uganda granted a grandmother’s adoption petition for her grandson, finding her suitable and the adoption in the child’s best interests given his severe autism.

  • Adoption Order
  • Best Interests Of Child
  • Suitability Of Adoptive Parent
  • Consent Of Parents
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Inter Country Adoption
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Family And Children [2019] UGHC 14

IN RE Kyakutwika Patrick & Muyaya Jackson (Infants) (Adoption Cause No. 18 of 2018)

IN RE Kyakutwika Patrick & Muyaya Jackson (Infants) (Adoption Cause No. 18 of 2018) [2019] UGHC 14 (15 July 2019)

Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Adoption Cause No. 18 of 2018
Judge
Luswata, J

The High Court of Uganda granted a Spanish national’s adoption application for two Ugandan boys, waiving the one-year residence requirement in exceptional circumstances.

  • Adoption Order
  • Inter Country Adoption
  • Child Welfare
  • Exceptional Circumstances
  • Foster Care
  • Parental Consent
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Family And Children [2019] UGHC 13

IN RE a Petition by Emilie Roberte Mary Larter for the adoption of Mukama Adam Paul (Adoption Cause No. 036 of 2018)

IN RE a Petition by Emilie Roberte Mary Larter for the adoption of Mukama Adam Paul (Adoption Cause No. 036 of 2018) [2019] UGHC 13 (11 July 2019)

Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Adoption Cause No. 036 of 2018
Judge
Luswata, J

The High Court at Jinja granted a UK national’s adoption petition for a Ugandan child, finding inter-country adoption requirements met and the child’s welfare served by the order.

  • Adoption Order
  • Inter Country Adoption
  • Child Welfare
  • Foster Care
  • Parental Suitability
  • Adoption-order
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Family And Children [2019] UGHCFD 18

In Re: MM(Achild) (Adoption Cause No.118 of 2018)

In Re: MM(Achild) (Adoption Cause No.118 of 2018) [2019] UGHCFD 18 (19 June 2019)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Adoption Cause No.118 of 2018
Judge
Mukwaya, J

The High Court granted an adoption order for a child to her biological father and his wife, finding the applicants suitable and the adoption in the child’s best interests.

  • Adoption Order
  • Best Interests Of Child
  • Parental Consent
  • Inter Country Adoption
  • Adoption-order
  • Best-interests-of-child
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Family And Children [2019] UGHCFD 22

In Re: a Petition for Adoption by Moss Nicholas Rodney (Family Cause No. 123 of 2018)

In Re: a Petition for Adoption by Moss Nicholas Rodney (Family Cause No. 123 of 2018) [2019] UGHCFD 22 (7 June 2019)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Family Cause No. 123 of 2018
Judge
Mukwaya, J

The High Court granted an adoption order for Nigel Alonso Jara, holding that the petitioner's suitability and the child's best interests justified dispensing with the biological father's consent.

  • Adoption Order
  • Child Welfare
  • Parental Consent Waiver
  • Adoption-order
  • Child-welfare
  • Parental-consent-waiver
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Family And Children [2019] UGHC 15

IN RE Apio Sarah & Achen Claire (Infants) (Misc. Cause No. 20 of 2018)

IN RE Apio Sarah & Achen Claire (Infants) (Misc. Cause No. 20 of 2018) [2019] UGHC 15 (27 May 2019)

Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Misc. Cause No. 20 of 2018
Judge
Luswata, J

The High Court of Uganda at Jinja granted a U.S. couple’s adoption petition for twin girls, finding exceptional circumstances and that adoption served the children’s best interests.

  • Intercountry Adoption
  • Child Welfare
  • Adoption Order
  • Exceptional Circumstances
  • Foster Care
  • Parental Suitability
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Family And Children [2019] UGHCFD 5

In Re: Kambale ( Infant) (Family Cause No. 0003 of 2018)

In Re: Kambale ( Infant) (Family Cause No. 0003 of 2018) [2019] UGHCFD 5 (9 May 2019)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Family Cause No. 0003 of 2018
Judge
Musene, J

The High Court granted an inter-country adoption of Kambale Moses to Jacob Daniel Hanks and Stephanie Mauvlyn Braun-Hanks, waiving age-gap and fostering requirements.

  • Adoption Order
  • Inter Country Adoption
  • Child Welfare Principle
  • Waiver Of Statutory Requirements
  • Parental Consent
  • Disability And Best Interest
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Family And Children [2018] UGHCFD 26

In Re: Malaika (Infant) (Adoption Cause No. 36 of 2018)

In Re: Malaika (Infant) (Adoption Cause No. 36 of 2018) [2018] UGHCFD 26 (5 July 2018)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Adoption Cause No. 36 of 2018
Judge
Mukwaya, J

The High Court of Uganda granted an adoption order for Kyle Evans Malaika to Eddie and Lisa Tokpa, finding statutory requirements and the child’s best interests were satisfied.

  • Adoption Order
  • Best Interests Of Child
  • Foster Care Requirements
  • Intercountry Adoption
  • Child Welfare
  • Parental Suitability
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Family And Children [2013] UGHCFD 22

In Re: M.N. [infant] (Adoption Cause No. 289 of 2013)

In Re: M.N. [infant] (Adoption Cause No. 289 of 2013) [2013] UGHCFD 22 (17 December 2013)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Adoption Cause No. 289 of 2013

High Court of Uganda confirmed a lower-court adoption order for a child by her paternal aunt, holding the fostering-period requirement could be waived in the child’s best interests.

  • Adoption Order
  • Intercountry Adoption
  • Fostering Period Waiver
  • Best Interests Of Child
  • Adoption
  • Intercountry-adoption
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Family And Children [2013] UGHCFD 4

In Re: Ethan Acaleri (an infant) (ADOPTION CAUSE NO. HCT-02-CV-MA-0130 OF 2012)

In Re: Ethan Acaleri (an infant) (ADOPTION CAUSE NO. HCT-02-CV-MA-0130 OF 2012) [2013] UGHCFD 4 (18 March 2013)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
ADOPTION CAUSE NO. HCT-02-CV-MA-0130 OF 2012
Judge
Byabakama, J

The High Court of Uganda granted Zane and Summer Mccourtney an adoption order for Ethan Acaleri, finding the statutory requirements met and the child’s welfare paramount.

  • Adoption Order
  • Child Welfare
  • Guardianship
  • Parental Rights
  • Adoption-order
  • Child-welfare
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