Case No. 2100Adoption (family law) · Co. Dublin
High Court approves adoption of 13-year-old boy by aunt against birth mother's wishes
Ms Justice Nuala Jackson at the High Court approved the adoption of a 13-year-old boy by his aunt and her husband, against the wishes of his birth mother, finding the boy had a 'deep-seated and expressed need for family stability' and that the adoption order was 'proportionate' in the circumstances.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court12 Mar
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports5 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe birth mother said she did not believe adoption was necessary. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe boy wished to be adopted. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe birth mother complained of difficulties in getting access to her son. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe boy was born in 2011. (irishtimes.com)
- courtA High Court judge ruled in favour of the adoption of a 13-year-old boy by his aunt against the wishes of his birth mother. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 12 Mar2025Adoption of 13-year-old boy by his aunt against birth mother’s wishes is approved by court
High Court ruling approving the adoption; birth mother's opposition and access difficulties noted.
victim, 13, malesuspect, femalesuspect, malesuspect, femalesuspect, male