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Family And Children [2020] UGHCFD 12

In the matter of a petition for adoption of Muwanguzi Jonathan & Kirungi Awesome (Infants) by Kerstin Maria Droll & Benedikt Thomas Droll (Adoption Cause 30 of 2020)

In the matter of a petition for adoption of Muwanguzi Jonathan & Kirungi Awesome (Infants) by Kerstin Maria Droll & Benedikt Thomas Droll (Adoption Cause 30 of 2020) [2020] UGHCFD 12 (26 February 2020)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Adoption Cause 30 of 2020
Judge
Okalany, J

The High Court of Uganda granted a joint adoption by German citizens, found statutory requirements met, dispensed with parental consent for abandoned children, and approved name changes.

  • Adoption Of Children
  • Inter Country Adoption
  • Best Interest Of Child
  • Parental Consent Dispensed
  • Foster Care Requirements
  • Adoption
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Family And Children [2020] UGHC 5

In Re JJ (An Infant) (Adoption Cause No. 030 of 2019)

In Re JJ (An Infant) (Adoption Cause No. 030 of 2019) [2020] UGHC 5 (22 January 2020)

Court
High Court of Uganda
Case number
Adoption Cause No. 030 of 2019
Judge
Luswata, J

The court found that the applicant, Rachel Elizabeth Jantzi, met the statutory requirements for adoption under Ugandan law, including residency, fostering, absence of a criminal record, and recognition of the adoption by her home country. The child, JJ, was abandoned, has special needs, and has been in institutional care for an extended period. Expert testimony and reports confirmed his autism spectrum disorder and the inadequacy of institutional care for his development. The applicant demonstrated a strong bond, relevant training, and the ability to provide for the child's physical, emotiona…

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  • Adoption Of Children
  • Inter Country Adoption
  • Child Welfare
  • Special Needs Children
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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 12

In Re: Akoth Fanice (Adoption) (Adoption Cause No. 4 of 2019)

In Re: Akoth Fanice (Adoption) (Adoption Cause No. 4 of 2019) [2019] UGHCFD 12 (10 July 2019)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Adoption Cause No. 4 of 2019
Judge
Mukwaya, J

The High Court dismissed an adoption petition after finding the child was not a Ugandan citizen and that the court lacked jurisdiction for inter-country adoption.

  • Inter Country Adoption
  • Jurisdiction
  • Citizenship Of Child
  • Parental Consent
  • Guardianship
  • Inter-country-adoption
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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 16

In the matter for Adoption of Mirembe Angel by Rudy Ray Lee & Jessica Lee Joe Lee (Adoption Cause No. 32 of 2018)

In the matter for Adoption of Mirembe Angel by Rudy Ray Lee & Jessica Lee Joe Lee (Adoption Cause No. 32 of 2018) [2019] UGHCFD 16 (13 June 2019)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Adoption Cause No. 32 of 2018
Judge
Mukwaya, J

The High Court of Uganda granted an inter-country adoption of Mirembe Angel by Rudy Ray Lee and Jessica Joe Lee, waiving the 12-month fostering requirement in exceptional circumstances.

  • Inter Country Adoption
  • Child Welfare
  • Constructive Fostering
  • Best Interests Of Child
  • Inter-country-adoption
  • Child-welfare
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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 9

In Re: Hassan Kaaya (child) (Family Cause No. 002 of 2018)

In Re: Hassan Kaaya (child) (Family Cause No. 002 of 2018) [2018] UGHCFD 9 (16 October 2018)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Family Cause No. 002 of 2018
Judge
Luswata, J

The High Court of Uganda granted Clare Maureen Byrne’s adoption application for abandoned child Hassan Kaaya, waiving a missing U.S. home-country recommendation.

  • Inter Country Adoption
  • Child Welfare Principle
  • Parental Consent Waiver
  • Adoptive Parent Qualification
  • Best Interests Of Child
  • Inter-country-adoption
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