What is the test for granting access to the child to the father of the child after the child has been adopted?
Saskatchewan, Canada
The following excerpt is from Spence v. McKenna and McKenna, 1981 CanLII 2323 (SK QB):
The paramount consideration is still the welfare of the child. Happily, in Smith v. Koch the mother agreed that the court should grant access in favour of the natural father. So the only question for the judge was really whether he had authority to make an order as to access after the granting of a petition for adoption. . He concluded that he did. There the status of the father was the same as the applicant in the present case.
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
Can the biological father of a child be notified of the adoption of the child prior to the child being adopted? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
What is the test for a custody application for access to a child where the father has learned that the mother intends to move from Saskatoon to Australia with the child? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
When can natural parents of an adopted child regain contact with their adopted child? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
When a non-parental third party like Mr. E.E.S seeks access to the child, what is the standard of evidence required by the court to determine that access is not appropriate? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
Can a person adopted in a jurisdiction not recognizing adoption claim the status of a “child” in a similar jurisdiction? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
What is the test for a motion to vary a custody and access order where a child has enjoyed frequent and meaningful contact with the parent? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
What constitutes an unilateral termination by an adult child of his relationship with the parent from whom he is seeking child support? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
When will the court order that the child remain primarily with the father? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
What is the test to be used in a child support analysis under s. 18 of the Child Support Guidelines? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
What is the role of grandparents in the development of a child and applying the best interests tests for both custody and access? (Saskatchewan, Canada)
