‘I Want to Relinquish my Child for Adoption; Does the Father or my Family Have to Know?’ – Becket Chambers

Posted March 14th, 2025 in adoption, chambers articles, children, consent, families, family courts, news, parental rights and tagged by sally

‘This article will cover the relevant case law for a mother wishing to dispense with the duty to notify the father and/or wider family of a child’s birth and will explore instances where the mother alleges domestic abuse, familial breakdown or significant cultural/religious factors which influence her decision. There are a plethora of reasons for wishing to retain anonymity, and this article is non-exhaustive.’

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Becket Chambers, 11th March 2025

Source: becket-chambers.co.uk