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In Re The Children's Act Cap 59; In Re Kyalimpa Faith; In Re A Petition By Rev. Beverly Braumuller Hawver (Adoption Order No. 54 of 2005) (Adoption Order No. 54 of 2005)

High Court · [2005] UGHC 26 Adoption Order Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
First instance petition for adoption order under the Children's Act
Decision
Adoption order granted

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Holding

The High Court granted an adoption order in favour of Rev. Beverly Braumuller Hawver for the adoption of Kyalimpa Faith. The court was satisfied that the petition complied with all legal requirements and that the welfare principle, being the paramount consideration in adoption applications, supported the grant of the order. The petitioner was required to register the order with the Registrar General and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs within 21 days.

Outcome

Adoption order granted

Facts

Rev. Beverly Braumuller Hawver, a licensed foster parent from the state of Hawaii, petitioned the High Court for an adoption order for Kyalimpa Faith, an infant. The petitioner was married and her husband consented to the adoption. Benon Tuhirirwe, the biological father of the infant, also consented to the adoption of his daughter. The petition was supported by documentation including marriage and birth certificates, confirmation of no criminal record, a letter of introduction from Penval Christian Fellowship, and a recommendation from the probation and social welfare officer for Rakai District. Both the petitioner and the infant attended the hearing, as did the infant's father.

Issues

  1. Whether the petition for adoption complies with the requirements of law and whether the welfare principle supports the grant of the adoption order.

Orders

  • Adoption order granted in favour of Rev. Beverly Braumuller Hawver for adoption of Kyalimpa Faith.
  • The petitioner is required to register this order with the Registrar General within 21 days from the date of issuance.
  • The petitioner is required to register this order with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda within 21 days from the date of issuance.

Rules and key headnotes

Adoption — Requirements for Adoption Order — Compliance with Law
An adoption order will be granted where the petition complies with the statutory requirements under the Children's Act and the necessary documentation, consents, and recommendations are in place.
Adoption — Welfare Principle — Paramount Consideration
In an application for an adoption order, the welfare of the child is the paramount consideration that guides the court's decision.

Legislation cited (1)

  • Children's Act Cap 59

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In Re_ The Children's Act Cap 59; In Re_ Kyalimpa Faith; In Re_ A Petition By Rev. Beverly Braumuller Hawver (Adoption Order No. 54 of 2005) (Adoption Order No. 54 of 2005) [2005] UGHC 26 (27 Septembe
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