(Family Court, Cobb J, 18 May 2021)
Adoption – Same-sex couple – Application to adopt by non-gestational mother once relationship had broken down – Whether she should be permitted to proceed with the application
The non-gestational mother was permitted to proceed with the adoption application despite the parents being separated.
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SITTING IN LEEDS (REMOTELY)
Coverdale House
East Parade
Leeds
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE COBB
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Re E (Adoption by One Person)
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Ms A in person
Ms B in person
Mr Alex Taylor (instructed by Local Authority Solicitor) for the Local Authority
Mr Michael George (of JWP Solicitors Limited) for the Children’s Guardian
Hearing dates: 28 April 2021
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THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE COBB