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Family And Children [2018] UGHCFD 7

In Re: Rwotomiya & Amari (Infants) (Micellaneous Civil Application No. 0011 of 2017)

In Re: Rwotomiya & Amari (Infants) (Micellaneous Civil Application No. 0011 of 2017) [2018] UGHCFD 7 (2 October 2018)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Micellaneous Civil Application No. 0011 of 2017
Judge
Stephen Mubiru, J

The court determined that the proposed change of name for the adopted children is in their best interests, as it strengthens their identification with the new family unit and preserves their relationship with both adoptive parents. The joint application by both adoptive parents, with their consent, satisfies the legal requirement for parental responsibility. The welfare principle under The Children Act and constitutional guarantees for children's rights support the change. The court further clarified that a court order, rather than a deed poll, is necessary for official recognition of the nam…

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  • Adoption Procedure
  • Change Of Name
  • Child Welfare Principle
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Family And Children [2018] UGHCFD 223

In Re: the Adoption of Miracle Jack (Adoption Cause No. 73 of 2018)

In Re: the Adoption of Miracle Jack (Adoption Cause No. 73 of 2018) [2018] UGHCFD 223 (25 September 2018)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Adoption Cause No. 73 of 2018
Judge
Mukwaya, J

The High Court of Uganda granted an inter-country adoption of a child by a New Zealand married couple after finding statutory compliance and that the adoption served the child’s best interests.

  • Intercountry Adoption
  • Child Welfare Principle
  • Parental Consent
  • Adoption Procedure
  • Best Interest Of Child
  • Intercountry-adoption
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Family And Children [2015] UGHCFD 1

In Re: Nassozi Immaculate (Child)

In Re: Nassozi Immaculate (Child) (Miscellaneous Application No 208 of 2014) [2015] UGHCFD 1 (12 January 2015)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Miscellaneous Application No 208 of 2014

The High Court reviewed an earlier guardianship order after learning the child’s biological parents were alive, and confirmed guardianship for the applicants.

  • Legal Guardianship
  • Child Welfare
  • Parental Consent
  • Adoption Procedure
  • Child-welfare
  • Legal-guardianship
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Family And Children [2014] UGHCFD 28

In Re: Namutebi (an infant) (Adoption Cause No. 08 of 2014)

In Re: Namutebi (an infant) (Adoption Cause No. 08 of 2014) [2014] UGHCFD 28 (2 May 2014)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Adoption Cause No. 08 of 2014
Judge
Masalu, J

The court found that the child, Grace Namutebi, is an orphan with no known father and no other relatives willing or able to care for her. The Applicants are financially stable, have no criminal record, and have demonstrated their willingness and ability to provide for the child's welfare. The best interests of the child, as mandated by international and domestic law, require placement in a stable family environment rather than continued institutional care. The Applicants' suitability is evidenced by their home study report, financial capacity, and absence of negative history. The welfare prin…

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  • Legal Guardianship
  • Adoption Procedure
  • Child Welfare
  • Best Interests Of Child
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Family And Children [2014] UGHCFD 24

In Re: Seguya &Kasozi (both infants) (Family Cause 38 of 2014)

In Re: Seguya &Kasozi (both infants) (Family Cause 38 of 2014) [2014] UGHCFD 24 (11 April 2014)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Family Cause 38 of 2014
Judge
Tuhaise, J

The court found that both children, Ronald Seguya and Frank Kasozi, are total orphans whose relatives are unable or unwilling to care for them, and that the Greenhouse orphanage, while providing temporary care, cannot offer a permanent home. The applicants, David and Denette Becker, are suitable, financially stable, and have bonded with the children. Their suitability is supported by home study and social welfare reports, as well as the absence of criminal records or health issues. The court emphasized the best interests of the children as the paramount consideration, noting that granting leg…

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  • Legal Guardianship
  • Best Interests Of Child
  • Adoption Procedure
  • Care Orders
  • Parental Responsibility
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Family And Children [2014] UGHCFD 3

In Re: Byamukama (an infant) (Family Cause No 148 of 2013)

In Re: Byamukama (an infant) (Family Cause No 148 of 2013) [2014] UGHCFD 3 (20 January 2014)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Family Cause No 148 of 2013
Judge
Tuhaise, J

Despite the applicants’ suitability and willingness to provide care, the application for legal guardianship was dismissed due to substantive contradictions and gaps in the evidence. The supporting affidavits and reports contained inconsistencies regarding the child’s parentage, care orders, and attempts to trace relatives. The Probation and Social Welfare Officer’s report failed to focus specifically on Justus Byamukama and instead recommended guardianship for multiple children, undermining its reliability. The court found that the child’s circumstances were not sufficiently articulated to ma…

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  • Legal Guardianship
  • Child Welfare
  • Best Interests Of Child
  • Parental Responsibility
  • Adoption Procedure
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Family And Children [2013] UGHCFD 20

In Re: Nankya Hope [Child] (Family Cause 256 of 2013)

In Re: Nankya Hope [Child] (Family Cause 256 of 2013) [2013] UGHCFD 20 (10 December 2013)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Family Cause 256 of 2013
Judge
Tuhaise, J

The High Court appointed Kevin Ross Nichols and Erin Chartelain Nichols as legal guardians of abandoned child Hope Nankya and allowed travel to the USA for adoption.

  • Legal Guardianship
  • Child Abandonment
  • Adoption Procedure
  • Best Interests Of Child
  • Legal-guardianship
  • Child-abandonment
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Family And Children [2012] UGHC 196

In re Joan Akansasira (an infant)

In re Joan Akansasira (an infant) (Civil Application No. 35 of 2012) [2012] UGHC 196 (25 September 2012)

Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Civil Application No. 35 of 2012
Judge
Kwesiga, J

The High Court of Uganda granted legal guardianship of infant Joan Akansasira to Bradley and Holly Knight, finding that her welfare would best be served in their care.

  • Legal Guardianship
  • Child Welfare
  • Abandonment
  • Adoption Procedure
  • Legal-guardianship
  • Child-welfare
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Family And Children [2011] UGHC 13

Re: In The Matter Of Tumwebaze Emmanuel (child) (Family Cause No. 273 of 2010)

Re: In The Matter Of Tumwebaze Emmanuel (child) (Family Cause No. 273 of 2010) [2011] UGHC 13 (14 January 2011)

Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Family Cause No. 273 of 2010

The High Court of Uganda granted legal guardianship of an abandoned child to John Michael Hewett and Kimberly Dawn Thomas Hewett, with permission to relocate to the USA.

  • Legal Guardianship
  • Child Welfare
  • Adoption Procedure
  • Legal-guardianship
  • Child-welfare
  • Family-law
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Family And Children [2010] UGHC 231

In the matter of an Application to be appointed Legal Guardian by Craig Michael Latorre & Tonya Louise Hollandsworth Latorre (Family Cause 230 of 2010)

In the matter of an Application to be appointed Legal Guardian by Craig Michael Latorre & Tonya Louise Hollandsworth Latorre (Family Cause 230 of 2010) [2010] UGHC 231 (21 December 2010)

Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Family Cause 230 of 2010
Judge
Kainamura, J

The High Court appointed Craig Michael LaTorre and Tonya Louise Hollandsworth LaTorre as legal guardians of abandoned infant Cherish Kirabo and allowed them to take her to the USA.

  • Legal Guardianship
  • Child Abandonment
  • Adoption Procedure
  • Best Interest Of Child
  • Legal-guardianship
  • Child-abandonment
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