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HC: Family Division (Uganda)

The Family Division was created in  April 2005 as a division of the high court that handles: Administration causes, Family causes, (Adoption, Guardianship, Affiliation/maintenance), Miscellaneous causes, Miscellaneous applications, Civil appeals, Civil suits, Originating summons, Civil revisions and Divorce cases.

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March 2014
In Re: Tumwebaze (an Infant) (Family Cause No. 327 of 2013) [2014] UGHCFD 20 (27 March 2014)
A court granted guardianship to foreign applicants for an abandoned infant, permitting travel to the USA with reporting and preservation conditions.
Children law – abandoned infant; guardianship – best interests of the child; foreign applicants granted guardianship and permitted to travel to complete adoption; conditions and reporting imposed to preserve child’s ties to Uganda.
 27 March 2014
In Re: Mbowa (an infant) (Family Cause 217 of 2013) [2014] UGHCFD 19 (26 March 2014)
High Court may appoint guardians under inherent jurisdiction to permit property transfer in minors' best interests.
Children law – guardianship by High Court under constitutional and inherent jurisdiction – best interests of the child paramount – minors’ wishes and administrators’ consent – appointment of guardians to enable transfer of jointly owned land.
 26 March 2014
In Re: Marvin Kakooza (an infant) (Family Cause 236 of 2013) [2014] UGHCFD 18 (20 March 2014)
Applicant mother granted guardianship and authorized to sell jointly-held land to advance the child’s welfare and education.
Family law – Guardianship – High Court’s inherent jurisdiction under Constitution, Judicature Act and Civil Procedure Act to make guardianship/property orders where statute is silent Children – Best interests principle – paramount consideration; include child’s ascertainable wishes where of sufficient understanding Property – Authorization to sell land jointly held with a minor where sale is to advance minor’s welfare and child does not oppose
 20 March 2014
In Re: Matovu (an infant) (Family Cause 286 of 2013) [2014] UGHCFD 16 (17 March 2014)
Court appointed applicant as legal guardian and permitted child’s immigration, prioritizing best interests and protective reporting conditions.
Children law – guardianship – best interests principle – High Court’s inherent jurisdiction to make guardianship orders where statute is silent. Guardianship criteria – child’s wishes, relatives’ consent, home study, probation officer’s recommendation. Special circumstances – female guardian for male child justified where child assent and lack of suitable relatives. Ancillary safeguards – passport, annual welfare reports, official notification
 17 March 2014
In Re: Wamala Gaster (an infant) (Family Cause 285 of 2013) [2014] UGHCFD 17 (17 March 2014)
Court appointed foreign applicants as legal guardians and authorised the child’s immigration to the USA, subject to protective reporting conditions.
Family law – Guardianship – High Court exercises constitutional and inherent jurisdiction to appoint legal guardians where Children Act is silent; best interests of the child paramount. Child welfare – suitability of foreign applicants – home study, police clearance, health reports and social welfare recommendation sufficed. Interstate relocation – court authorised immigration subject to safeguards (passport, annual reports, notifications)
 17 March 2014
In Re: David Akena (an infant) (Miscellaneous Cause 001 of 2014) [2014] UGHCFD 15 (6 March 2014)
High Court may, under inherent jurisdiction, appoint limited guardianship for an incapacitated adult and impose oversight safeguards.
Guardianship of adults; High Court inherent jurisdiction under Judicature Act and Civil Procedure Act; appointment of guardian for physically incapacitated adult (not mentally unsound); limited guardianship scope; court oversight requirements (bond, annual reports, budgets, accounting); management of employment/insurance entitlements for medical care.
 6 March 2014
In Re: Sanyu Nowelia [child] (Family Cause 242 of 2013) [2014] UGHCFD 14 (3 March 2014)
High Court appointed foreign applicants as legal guardians of an abandoned child and permitted emigration with protective conditions.
Family law – Guardianship – Appointment of legal guardians for an abandoned child – Best interests of the child as primary consideration Jurisdiction – High Court power under Constitution, Judicature Act and Civil Procedure Act to grant guardianship. Child welfare – suitability of foreign applicants (home-study, social welfare recommendation, police clearance). Permission to emigrate – guardian permitted to travel and reside with child subject to passport, annual reporting and official notifications
 3 March 2014