Uganda Case Law

In Re: Kemigisha & Anor (Family Cause 107 of 2014)

In Re: Kemigisha & Anor (Family Cause 107 of 2014) [2014] UGHCFD 34 (16 June 2014)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Family Cause 107 of 2014

Judge

Tuhaise, J

The court found that the applicant, having been the primary caregiver and provider for the infant with the consent of the biological parents, meets the requirements for appointment as legal guardian. The evidence established that the arrangement is in the best interests of the child, who herself agreed to the proposed guardianship and travel. The High Court, exercising its unlimited jurisdiction and inherent powers, determined that guardianship should not be refused where the applicant has demonstrated capacity and willingness to care for the child, and where the biological parents have conse…

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• Legal Guardianship
• Child Welfare
• Parental Consent
• International Travel
• Best Interests Of Child

In Re: Tumwebaze (an Infant) (Family Cause No. 327 of 2013)

In Re: Tumwebaze (an Infant) (Family Cause No. 327 of 2013) [2014] UGHCFD 20 (27 March 2014)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Family Cause No. 327 of 2013

Judge

Bamugemereire, J

The High Court granted legal guardianship to the applicants over an abandoned infant and allowed them to travel with him to the United States, subject to reporting conditions.

• Legal Guardianship
• Child Welfare
• Abandoned Children
• International Travel
• Adoption Process
• Citizenship Retention