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Family And Children [2019] UGHCFD 11

In Re: a petition for adoption of Edson Mugaga (child) by Anastasios Moutafis & Goegia Nelli Giannioti (HCT-14-FD-AD-0015-2019)

In Re: a petition for adoption of Edson Mugaga (child) by Anastasios Moutafis & Goegia Nelli Giannioti (HCT-14-FD-AD-0015-2019) [2019] UGHCFD 11 (8 October 2019)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
HCT-14-FD-AD-0015-2019
Judge
Mutonyi, J

The High Court granted a joint intercountry adoption to Greek petitioners for Edson Mugaga, waiving the 12-month fostering period because of exceptional circumstances and the child’s welfare.

  • Intercountry Adoption
  • Child Welfare
  • Parental Responsibility
  • Best Interest Of Child
  • Intercountry-adoption
  • Child-welfare
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Family And Children [2019] UGHCFD 14

In Re: X.D (Adoption Cause No. 03 of 2018)

In Re: X.D (Adoption Cause No. 03 of 2018) [2019] UGHCFD 14 (18 September 2019)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Adoption Cause No. 03 of 2018
Judge
Mukwaya, J

The High Court of Uganda granted an adoption order for Jeremiah Chege, finding the Kenyan petitioners met the statutory requirements and that adoption served the child’s best interests.

  • Adoption Orders
  • Child Welfare
  • Intercountry Adoption
  • Adoption-orders
  • Child-welfare
  • Intercountry-adoption
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Family And Children [2019] UGHCCD 203

In the matter of an Adoption of Asobola Praise & Kwagala Martha by Kathleen Sue Bowman (ADOPTION CAUSE NO. 002 OF 2019)

In the matter of an Adoption of Asobola Praise & Kwagala Martha by Kathleen Sue Bowman (ADOPTION CAUSE NO. 002 OF 2019) [2019] UGHCCD 203 (18 June 2019)

Court
HC: Civil Division (Uganda)
Case number
ADOPTION CAUSE NO. 002 OF 2019
Judge
Mutonyi, J

The High Court of Uganda granted an inter-country adoption order for two children to Kathleen Sue Bowman after finding statutory requirements and best interests were met.

  • Intercountry Adoption
  • Best Interests Of Child
  • Parental Consent
  • Adoption Eligibility
  • Child Welfare Principle
  • Intercountry-adoption
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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 13

In Re: Lisa Marie Cherline Sanyu,(child) ,(Adoption) (Family Cause No. 107 of 2018)

In Re: Lisa Marie Cherline Sanyu,(child) ,(Adoption) (Family Cause No. 107 of 2018) [2019] UGHCFD 13 (26 March 2019)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Family Cause No. 107 of 2018
Judge
Mukwaya, J

The High Court in Kampala granted a British aunt’s adoption petition for her deceased sister’s child, waiving the fostering-period requirement in the child’s best interests.

  • Adoption Of Children
  • Intercountry Adoption
  • Best Interests Of Child
  • Welfare Principle
  • Adoption-of-children
  • Intercountry-adoption
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Family And Children [2019] UGHCFD 2

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
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Family And Children [2019] UGHCFD 8

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
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Family And Children [2018] UGHCFD 13

In Re: Apio Joyce, & Kisakye Grace & Anor (Adoption Cause No. 013 of 2018 and Adoption Cause No. 027 of 2018)

In Re: Apio Joyce, & Kisakye Grace & Anor (Adoption Cause No. 013 of 2018 and Adoption Cause No. 027 of 2018) [2018] UGHCFD 13 (10 December 2018)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Adoption Cause No. 013 of 2018 and Adoption Cause No. 027 of 2018
Judge
Elubu, J

The High Court of Uganda granted adoption orders for Apio Joyce, Kisakye Grace, and Tibita Shakira, waiving the age-gap requirement in light of their best interests.

  • Intercountry Adoption
  • Best Interest Of Child
  • Age Difference Waiver
  • Parental Consent
  • Foster Care Orders
  • Intercountry-adoption
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Family And Children [2018] UGHCFD 14

In Re: Biyinzika Joseph (Adoption Cause No. 1 of 2018)

In Re: Biyinzika Joseph (Adoption Cause No. 1 of 2018) [2018] UGHCFD 14 (2 October 2018)

Court
HC: Family Division (Uganda)
Case number
Adoption Cause No. 1 of 2018
Judge
Elubu, J

The High Court has jurisdiction to hear and determine the petition for adoption by non-citizens under Section 44(1)(b) of the Children Act and Article 139(1) of the Constitution. The petitioners meet all statutory requirements for intercountry adoption: they are over 25 years old, more than 21 years older than the child, have resided in Uganda for over a year, fostered the child for more than a year, and have no criminal record. The Probation and Social Welfare Officer's report and the home study confirm their suitability. The biological mother and relatives have given informed consent withou…

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  • Adoption Of Minors
  • Intercountry Adoption
  • Best Interests Of Child
  • Parental Consent
  • Legal Guardianship
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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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