The WLR Daily case summaries
[2021] WLR(D) 345
Family Court
A v B and others
[2021] EWFC 45
2021 April 28; May 18
Cobb J
Adoption— Adoption order— Single person application— Unmarried couple having two children together via sperm donor— Parties separating after birth of second child but continuing to parent the children collaboratively— Non-biological parent seeking to adopt younger child— Adoption application relying on status as “partner” of biological parent— Whether statutory provisions allowing application by single person in such circumstances— Whether potential adopter “partner” of biological parent— Whether adoption order to be made—
Adoption and Children Act 2002 (c 38), ss 51(2), 144
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Human Rights Act 1998 (c 42), Sch 1, Pt I, art 8