Re: Application For Guardianship of Oja Martin Kenyi Peter (A Minor) (Family Cause No. 124 of 2009)
Re: Application For Guardianship of Oja Martin Kenyi Peter (A Minor) (Family Cause No. 124 of 2009) [2009] UGHC 74 (6 October 2009)
The court found that the applicant is the natural father and custodian of the minor, who is the registered proprietor of the property in question. The applicant's intention to mortgage the property is for the benefit of the minor's education and maintenance. The evidence showed the applicant purchased the property, registered it in the child's name, and holds the title. There is no evidence of any adverse interest. Applying the paramountcy of child welfare under the Children Act, the court determined that granting the application is in the best interests of the child. The applicant is therefo…
Source excerpt
- Guardianship Of Minor
- Child Welfare
- Mortgage Authorisation
- Custody And Maintenance