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Kavuma v Kavuma (Miscellaneous Application 702 of 2024) [2024] UGHCFD 34 (15 July 2024)
The High Court granted interim joint custody of three minor children to both parents, setting weekday, weekend, schooling, and support arrangements pending divorce.
Lubega Joseph Wasswa v Judith Tuhaise (FC Guardianship Application 54 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 35 (31 January 2024)
The court found that the applicant, Lubega Joseph Wasswa, is the biological father and sole provider for the two minors, and has demonstrated fitness and propriety for guardianship. The evidence presented, including birth certificates, employment records, certificate of good conduct, and a recommendation from the Welfare and Probation Officer, established that the applicant is capable of acting in the best interests of the children. The respondent consented to the application, and the divorce consent judgment provided for the welfare and property interests of the minors. The court applied the…
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In Re: Ocoun Patrick (Patient) (Misc. Cause No. 75 of 2018) [2019] UGHCFD 29 (14 May 2019)
The High Court appointed Nakate Margaret as manager of her son’s estate after finding he had been adjudged a person of unsound mind and that she was fit to manage it.
In Re: Kayaga,Nabwanga & Masimbi (Miscelleneous Cause No. 32 of 2018) [2018] UGHCFD 23 (11 July 2018)
The High Court granted a mother legal guardianship over her three minor children’s land so she could mortgage it for their welfare and upkeep.
In Re: Tamale Joshua & Ors (Miscellaneous Cause No. 88 of 2017) [2018] UGHCFD 16 (19 April 2018)
The High Court of Uganda granted legal guardianship to the applicant to manage land held for the benefit of three minors, applying the child-welfare principle.
Baguma Vs Mbabazi (HCT – 01 – CV – MA – NO. 0018 OF 2017) [2017] UGHCCD 155 (30 November 2017)
The court held that the applicant failed to satisfy all the conditions required for a stay of execution under Order 43 Rule 4(3) of the Civil Procedure Rules. While the application was filed without unreasonable delay and a notice of appeal was lodged, the applicant did not demonstrate that he would suffer substantial loss if the stay was not granted. The court found that the applicant had alternative accommodation and had already lodged a caveat to protect his interests in the property, making the risk of irreparable loss unsubstantiated. The court emphasized that the welfare and best intere…
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In Re: Adongping Flavia Okot and Alobo Mercy Okot (Minors); the Petition of Joyce Achiro (Maternal Aunt of the Said Minors) (Adoption Cause No 24 of 2005) [2006] UGHC 19 (1 June 2006)
The High Court of Uganda granted Joyce Achiro an adoption order for her two minor nieces after finding the Children Act requirements were met and welfare favored adoption.
In Re: The Children's Act Cap 59; In Re: An Application for a Guardianship Order by Asiimwe Adidas (Father); In Re: Asaba Junior, Kobusingye Sylivia, Katusiime Lilian, Bihemaiso Isingoma and Baguma Keith (Family Cause No. 029 of 2006) [2006] UGHC 12 (19 April 2006)
The High Court granted a father guardianship over his minor children so he could mortgage jointly held property to raise school fees and support them.
In Re: An Application for Guardianship of Duncan Mugero Wampande and Martha Mugero Nabirye (Minors) by Mugero Christopher (Family Cause No 50 of 2006) (Minors) [2005] UGHC 34 (22 November 2005)
The High Court of Uganda granted a father guardianship of his two minor children so he could access trust funds left by their deceased mother for their maintenance.
In Re: Application by Oloya Robina Rose for the Legal Adoption of Canowira Robert Okot (Infant) (Family Cause No 23 of 2005) (Family Cause No. 23 of 2005) [2005] UGHC 8 (1 July 2005)
The High Court of Uganda granted Joyce Achiro an adoption order for two minors after finding the Children Act requirements were met and the children’s welfare was served.
