Boy's adoption overturned after mum dates prisoner
Summary
A court overturned the adoption of a two-year-old boy after his adoptive mother did not tell social workers she was dating a prisoner. The prisoner had a criminal record and broke rules that led to threats and damage at the adoptive mother’s home.Key Facts
- The boy was adopted by a married couple in Northumberland in November 2025.
- The adoptive couple separated in October 2026, and the mother started a relationship with a prisoner.
- The prisoner was in jail for drug crimes and had prior convictions, including battery and possession of weapons.
- He was accused but not charged for child sex offences.
- The prisoner was released in March 2027, returned to jail in April for breaking licence rules.
- He was linked to criminal acts at the adoptive mother’s home and was referred to the boy as his "stepson."
- The boy was removed from the adoptive mother’s care and placed with the adoptive father.
- The adoption was overturned because the court acted on wrong information about the mother’s relationship.
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