Uganda Case Law

In Re: Birabwa Mutaka (Adoption Cause No. 014 of 2018)

In Re: Birabwa Mutaka (Adoption Cause No. 014 of 2018) [2019] UGHCFD 2 (21 March 2019)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Adoption Cause No. 014 of 2018

Judge

Luswata, J

The court found that the applicants satisfied all statutory requirements for intercountry adoption under the Children Act, including age, fostering period, criminal record clearance, and suitability as adoptive parents. The welfare principle was applied, with the court determining that the child’s best interests would be served by remaining with the applicants, who have provided stable care and demonstrated commitment. The biological father’s consent was obtained, and the mother’s consent was waived due to abandonment and lack of involvement, as permitted by law. The applicants were found to…

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• Intercountry Adoption
• Child Welfare Principle
• Parental Consent Waiver
• Foster Care
• Adoptive Parent Suitability

In Re: Birabwa Mutaka (Adoption) (Adoption Cause No. 014 of 2018)

In Re: Birabwa Mutaka (Adoption) (Adoption Cause No. 014 of 2018) [2019] UGHCFD 8 (21 March 2019)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Adoption Cause No. 014 of 2018

Judge

Luswata, J

The High Court of Uganda granted an intercountry adoption order for Birabwa Mutaka to Jonathan Patrick McLeod and Mary Frances Chrisman McLeod, waiving the mother’s consent.

• Intercountry Adoption
• Child Welfare Principle
• Parental Consent Waiver
• Foster Care
• Adoptive Parent Suitability
• Intercountry-adoption