In re G (A Child) (Non-relative Carer: Joinder to Adoption Proceedings)

Subject Matter

ADOPTION — Arrangements for adoption — Placement order — Application by non-relative former carer for leave to oppose adoption and to be joined to adoption proceedings — Whether application for leave to be treated as application for leave to apply for residence order — Whether court obliged to have regard to change in circumstances — Whether court obliged to treat child’s welfare as paramount — Relevance of change of circumstances and welfare of child — Approach to be taken on application for joinder — Adoption and Children Act 2002, ss 1(7), 29(4), 47

[2015] Fam 223; [2014] 3 WLR 1719